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6 Jun 2026

Can You Ever Truly Balance Work and Motherhood? An Honest Conversation

According to a 2022 survey, more than 40% of working mothers have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or both, a number that quietly tells the story of millions of women trying to hold everything together, all at once. (Source: Talkspace Business) I know this not just as a child psychologist. I know it because I […]

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why the best mothers feel the most guilt

Mother's Mental Health

28 Apr 2026

Why You Feel Like a Bad Mother Even When You’re Doing Everything Right

You remembered the permission slip. You stayed up researching the best nutrition for your child’s age. You apologised after you raised your voice  and then spent the next two hours replaying the moment, wondering if the damage was already done. You are doing everything right. And somehow, you still feel like you are getting it […]
how to respond when everyone has advice

Hyperactivity & ADHDMother's Mental Health

17 Mar 2026

“He Just Needs Discipline” –  How to Respond When Everyone Has Advice (But No One Understands)

A mother sat across from me in my consulting room, and before she said a single word about her son, she told me something else. She told me about her mother-in-law. About the WhatsApp messages from her sister. About the long dinner table silence that followed every time her eight-year-old knocked something over. “They all […]

Mother's Mental Health

8 Feb 2026

How to Handle Relationship Changes After Having a Baby

Life Changes Overnight  And So Does Your Relationship Before the baby, it was just the two of you.Late-night conversations, shared routines, spontaneous plans, quiet moments together. After the baby arrives, everything shifts. Suddenly, sleep is broken. Conversations are rushed. Emotions run high. And many couples quietly start wondering: If you’re searching for how to handle […]

Mother's Mental Health

4 Feb 2026

Tips to Manage Postpartum Stress and Emotional Fatigue

After childbirth, many women feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, and mentally drained. Understanding how to manage postpartum stress and emotional fatigue starts with knowing that this phase is intense  and that your experience is valid. This guide is written for new mothers who are looking for honest support, not unrealistic expectations. What Is Postpartum Stress and […]

Mother's Mental Health

1 Feb 2026

How to Handle Sleepless Nights Without Losing Yourself (For New Mothers)

Hey Mama 🤍 If You’re Awake at Odd Hours, This Is for You If you’re a new mother reading this while rocking your baby, scrolling on your phone, or just lying awake  you’re not alone. Sleepless nights are one of the hardest parts of early motherhood, yet they’re rarely talked about honestly. People prepare you […]

Mother's Mental Health

28 Jan 2026

10 Tips Every New Mother Should Know (But No One Tells You)

Hey Mama 🤍 Welcome to Motherhood and the Honest Version Becoming a mother is life-changing. Everyone congratulates you, smiles at your baby, and tells you how lucky you are. You’re often handed advice but rarely the kind that truly prepares you. If you’re looking for real tips for new mothers, not sugar-coated expectations, you’re in […]

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