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...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
“This fall, our youngest starts first grade, so all three kids will be in elementary school. I’m starting to think about Life After Children, or maybe just Life After Summer Vacation. It’s as chaotic as ever, but somehow the kids need me less. They’re more off on...
by A Happy, Healthy Mom | Feb 12, 2026 | For Mothers
“By the end of the day, I feel frazzled and chock full of pent up feelings and thoughts. I don’t want to let all that out on my kids or my partner – and I hate it when I do – so do you know any ways to get rid of this stuff without exploding?!” It’s really normal to...
