LGBTQ+ children who receive parental and familial support are safer, healthier, and happier. But how can a parent or family member know they’re providing the right kind of support? Two experts explain what families can do.
While the pandemic most certainly contributed to an increase in burn out amongst mothers, it doesn’t have to stay like this. You can take some steps towards the life you pictured having. A life where you are working with your partner instead of feeling the weight of doing everything.
If you’re weighing whether or not to have another child, don’t allow these misconceptions sway your decision.
By Jessie Tu Becoming a mum for the first time is a minefield, and for many women it’s both mentally and emotionally taxing. That’s why a new app has launched with the aim of helping new mums improve their mental wellbeing by allowing them to track their mood during pregnancy and early parenthood. It also aims to help women recognise early signs of…
With Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, one of the most powerful public health officials in the country, we discussed the #1 antidote to stress, parenting and partner debt, exactly what to do when the world is ending, and how to feel normal in these starkly abnormal times.
While parents might worry what the new guidelines mean, the CDC experts say that masking and avoiding public places will continue to protect unvaccinated kids.
Mental health and postpartum depression go hand in hand, yet new mothers still aren’t taught how to care for their mental health post-birth. By Engie Hassan When it comes to balancing career and motherhood, my main focus is how I can attempt to do everything while keeping good mental health. Mental health is the foundation to everything in our lives. We need to…
To bring greater understanding to the issues affecting caregivers, McKinsey & Company released a report, For mothers in the workplace, a year (and counting) like no other that shared alarming statistics surrounding employee attrition and mental health.
Remember, you’re not just packing for the baby. You’re packing for yourself and most likely for your partner too—and you two will need a heck of a lot more than your baby does during those first 48 hours.
By Jennifer “Jay” Palumbo Raising a child with autism presents unique challenges that few understand. Some have understandable difficulty dealing with the diagnosis or can easily get overwhelmed in figuring out how to navigate their child’s journey best. There can be an emotional toll, physical and mental exhaustion, and the palpable hope you could do more to help. These are aspects life…
