Tag: anxiety
New PPD Drug Isn’t Necessarily A Clear “Win” For Mothers
In the last few weeks, it's been all over the news. A new drug has been approved for the treatment of postpartum depression.
Personally, as someone...
The Dreaded “Mom Guilt”: Does It Ever Go Away?
The Scenario
You're sitting at the park one beautiful morning, watching your toddler, run, jump, flip and slide. It's a gorgeous day, you have coffee...
Help! My Kid Has Anxiety
This post first appeared on the Gainesville, FL Moms Blog here.
I remember the first time I felt anxious as a child. My cousin, who...
Hey Momma – You Can Say NO to that Holiday Invite...
This time of year is hectic. It’s super fun, joyous and the best time of the year, as the song goes, but it’s also...
Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month Part 3: Libby & Wendy: 2 Stories...
In this very special addition to our series for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, I get to introduce you to two truly amazing women and...
Back To School: Mom Edition
Everyone's in the Back To School spirit right now. In fact, this is the first year we're joining in on the festivities - my...
I’ll Admit it… I Didn’t Cry when I Sent My Kids...
I remember quite clearly when I sent my kids off to their first day of kindergarten...
The clothes my daughter so carefully selected for her...
The Mompreneur’s Need to Do It All
The hashtag ' Mompreneur ' has roughly 4.2 million posts on Instagram today. A 5-minute scroll is all it takes to see images of...
Social Media Anxiety for Moms
It's common knowledge, I hope, that social media is causing extreme states of stress and anxiety. While everyone is talking about how this impacts...
When Motherhood and Anxiety Collide
Motherhood is hard.
Anybody that says it isn’t is clearly mistaken.
But when you add a mental illness to the mix, it’s a hundred times harder....
I Want a Dad Divorce: How My Dad’s Mental Illness is...
I suffer from daily anxieties contributing to what I believe to be mild depression.
The cause: Worrying about my dad. Not only about him in...
Mental Health Month: Protecting Your Little From You
May is Mental Health Awareness month. What does that mean, exactly? During the month of May, Mental Health America, its affiliates and other organizations interested...