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Summer break can feel like a marathon for moms. The days stretch long, the kids’ energy never seems to fade, and the pressure to keep everyone entertained can be overwhelming. But summer survival doesn’t have to mean chaos or exhaustion. We talked to neighborhood moms and gathered practical tips to help you get through summer one day at a time, with less stress and more smiles. Create Anchor Points Instead of a Strict Schedule Trying to stick to a rigid schedule during summer

Mother's Day is a special time to honor the many roles women play in motherhood and beyond. This year, it also coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month, offering a unique opportunity to focus on maternal mental health. Mothers come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, whether they are new moms, single parents, neurodivergent, empty nesters, or women hoping to become mothers. Each story matters, and building community connections can make a significant difference in t

Motherhood brings many joys, but it also brings moments of intense frustration and anger. Feeling angry as a mother is common and normal, yet it often comes with guilt or confusion. Understanding why anger arises and learning ways to manage it can help mothers feel more in control and less isolated. This post explores realistic reasons behind anger in motherhood and offers practical tips to cool down when emotions run high. Here is a great visual for a mother's anger iceberg,

Hello, it's Joy and Jen. Motherhood is full of sensory experiences. Sticky hands pulling on your shirt. Multiple children talking at once. The dog barking. A toy beeping in the background that no one seems to hear except you. Sometimes, the overwhelm we feel isn’t just emotional or mental. It’s sensory . In our sensory episode, we talked about something many mothers experience but rarely name: sensory overload . For some moms, especially those who are neurodivergent or highly

Hello, it's Joy and Jen. Motherhood changes everything, including how we give and receive love. In our latest Communication in Relationships podcast episodes, we talked a lot about connection: with our kids, our partners, and ourselves. Two powerful frameworks that help us understand that connection are love languages and attachment theory . When we combine these lenses, we gain insight into: Why we react the way we do Why certain behaviors trigger us How to repair disconne

In this week’s episode of Moms Gone Mental , we take you deep into the land of self-examination—where intrusive thoughts meet their day...

Mom Brain vs. Thought Traps: Cognitive Distortions We All Have Let’s be real: being a mom means your brain rarely gets a break. Between...

Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and unforgettable moments, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and...

Maternal mental health is a topic that often goes undiscussed and carries a heavy stigma in society. Many mothers experience various...

As mothers, we often find ourselves caught up in the whirlwind of caring for our families, often neglecting our own mental well-being in...