by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dear Dr. Hanson,Sometimes I get so mad at my kids! I’m under enough pressure as it is. First, they don’t do what I say and I get a little mad, then they fuss and I get madder and start yelling, voices get louder and louder, and finally they start screaming...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
I’ve been feeling down lately. Things that ought to be really enjoyable are just blah, I’m more irritable than usual, and all the changes I’ve gone through since becoming a mom a year ago seem to have finally caught up with me. Because of the...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
“Our twins are one year old, but they are still waking up a lot at night, and it usually falls to me to deal with them. What can I do before I go out of my mind with sleep deprivation?” Loss of sleep is a major reason why many parents of young children feel depleted;...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
Rachel, our 11-month-old, is now sleeping (mostly) through the night (yes!). But I’m not. I fall asleep OK, but wake around 3 or 4 am (when Rachel used to), toss and turn for a few hours, and then maybe get another hour of sleep before the alarm clock goes off....
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
“I love my time with Josh (3) and Sam (9 months), but I miss talking with the people at work and using my mind in a different way. I don’t really want to get a job, I just want some kind of change at home.” You’re bringing up a widespread and complex issue, and here’s...
