Month: December 2023

Parenting in public can feel like diffusing a bomb with an audience, no protective gear, and no clue which wire to cut. Make one wrong move, and you risk turning a minor tantrum into a five-alarm meltdown, and what’s worse, you risk the disapproving glances and tuts of passing strangers. No parent is immune to the fear of… Continue reading How Tunnel Vision Parenting Made Me a Better Mother

When I had my first child, there were not as many work-from-home options. With the global pandemic, more people have flexible work arrangements. I’ve had several work arrangements with my children. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, and a work-from-home mom. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. But regardless of your work situation, each one… Continue reading Managing Postpartum Depression at Work or at Home

It’s no secret that depression can affect your behavior — that it can cause you to do and say things you wouldn’t ever otherwise do or say. But when should you hold yourself accountable for bad behavior? And to what extent does mental illness excuse bad behavior? What kind of allowances should we expect in times of poor mental health, and… Continue reading Holding Yourself Accountable With Mental Illness

This time of year can be filled with fun times, special memories, and exciting events. It can also be excruciatingly difficult for those going through postpartum depression (PPD). If you’re feeling exhausted, a full social calendar is the last thing you need. If you’re struggling with feelings of hopelessness, the last thing you want is to be… Continue reading Surviving the Holidays with Postpartum Depression