This is motherhood for you, said my own mother. Going through life with your heart outside of your body –Jennifer Weiner Here’s what they don’t put on the greeting cards: postpartum is hard. Not just tired-hard or sore-hard, but emotionally complicated in ways that catch you completely off guard. Because somewhere between the congratulations and […]

Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self-Care You are worth the quiet moment… to slow down, be still, and rest. –Morgan Harper Nichols Sleep will always be the foundation. But when you’ve caught your breath, even a little, there’s more to tend to within you. You are allowed to take up space in your own life and in […]

Even without a postpartum mood disorder, given the biochemical changes you’ve been subjected to and are still experiencing, plus the huge life change, you’re likely to experience intense ups and downs as you adjust to your new life. –Shoshana S. Bennett Doesn’t that quote just hit differently when you’re living it? Even if you’re not […]

A healthy relationship will never require you to sacrifice your friends, your dreams, or your dignity. -Mandy Hale There’s something quietly powerful about that quote, don’t you agree? The right relationships create space, for your friendships, your ambitions, your sense of self, without requiring you to shrink. That space is built on trust: trust in […]

Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible. -Virginia Satir What a vision Satir paints, right? A home where you’re free to be fully, imperfectly yourself. As parents, building that kind of emotionally safe space is some of the […]