Everyone has heard of the “terrible twos.” Whether you’re currently trying to navigate life with a toddler or they’ve somehow carried their tantrums over into year three, let’s face it—parenting at this age is hard. Some days can be harder than others.

Motherhood brings countless challenges. There’s no doubt that being a mother is hard work, and you are always learning as you go. It isn’t easy to raise a child and juggle all of the responsibilities that come with it. Yet many mothers who are doing their best still struggle with relentless guilt. This is so common that there’s even a phrase to sum it up: “mom guilt.”

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people struggled with deep-seated anxiety about the future. You may have worried about your career, your housing situation, the health of your family and friends, your career prospects, or how to differentiate between sound advice and misinformation.

As a new mom, you might feel like you’re never quite getting it right. Perhaps you’re juggling endless responsibilities, and you never seem to have enough time for everything. Maybe you simply pictured motherhood playing out differently. But instead of lots of Kodak moments with your child, you’ve been putting out one fire after another, all on just a few hours of sleep.

At some point in their lives, 4.2 percent of women will be diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Are you a woman with ADHD? Do you ever feel alone or that your symptoms are misunderstood? If so, keep reading. Discussed below are some of the most significant challenges that women with ADHD face. You’ll also learn some tips on how to manage your ADHD symptoms more effectively

While childbirth is physically and emotionally draining, the heightened joy of holding your newborn makes it worthwhile. However, even after conquering the wearisome pregnancy period and excruciating labor pangs, the journey is not over yet. Remember, an expectant woman’s body undergoes several transformations throughout the pregnancy. Apart from physical changes, insomnia, backaches, fatigue, depression, morning sickness, and other symptoms add to the list.

More than 14 percent of adults in the United States (roughly 36 million people) have tried meditating at least once. Have you ever thought about experimenting with this practice? Read on to learn more about the benefits of regular mindfulness meditation. You’ll also find some quick and easy meditation techniques you can do at home today.

An estimated 40-70% of menopausal women experience mood changes. This staggering number can be viewed as disheartening, or be validating that you are not alone. What you are experiencing is very normal, and can be extremely frustrating.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost everyone’s mental health to a certain extent. However, teens have been hit especially hard by the societal upheaval of the past two years. If you’re the parent of a teen, you might have noticed that your child seems withdrawn, discouraged, and frustrated by the events of the pandemic. They may have lost contact with their close friends, struggled to get through remote schooling, or dealt with fears about the virus itself.

Many women suffer miscarriages at some point in their lives. Yet there is still so much silence around this issue. Despite the fact that so many women share in this experience, it is difficult to talk about. It’s only natural that some women would want to maintain their family’s privacy if they go through a miscarriage. However, there is also a lot of shame surrounding the topic of miscarriages.

Dealing with infertility can be emotionally crushing. You might never have expected to find yourself struggling with this problem. Yet with each passing day, you find that your emotions swing wildly. One moment, you might be hopeful. And the next, you’re back to feeling discouraged, frustrated, and even angry. All of these feelings are normal and valid.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for everyone. Many people have dealt with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the pandemic. However, women in particular have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic in many ways. Because of this, countless women are dealing with mental health issues that were brought about or exacerbated by the pandemic.

Pregnancy after loss. It’s a completely different experience than other pregnancies. For many even deciding to try again is an internal war all its own. Grief changes the journey, colors the experience through a lens that is hard to describe. It’s important to note that every pregnancy is unique, every baby-bearing parent goes through their own struggles, joys, and grief, and embarking on this journey after enduring loss makes it that much more intense.

Over the course of our lives, and especially during pregnancy, most women will hear about the benefits of breastfeeding. While this information is important, constant reiteration can leave women feeling pressured, guilty and feeling inadequate. This is even sharper when new mothers experience difficulties breastfeeding. Instead of feeling supported, women who struggle to breastfeed or just do not want to, tend to feel pressure. There can be a lot of judgement about choices made in this realm. Such tensions can negatively affect mental health and self-esteem during this already vulnerable time.

Pregnancy is a time of expectation typically filled with celebration and joy as you eagerly await your little one’s arrival. Throughout your pregnancy, there are milestones you anticipate and look forward to: the first time you hear your baby’s heartbeat, seeing that tiny little face on an ultrasound, a gender reveal party, a baby shower surrounded by friends and family, and the first time you get to finally hold your new baby in your arms.

Birth trauma is real. Learn how you can find healing after a traumatic birth. If you’d describe your childbirth as “traumatic,” you’re not alone. One study reported 50% of new mothers claimed they have birth trauma. And many women deal with intrusive thoughts, nightmares, depression, and irritability in the weeks and months after giving birth. Birth trauma can be isolating. You may find it difficult to process your experience. It’s possible that you are guilty or ashamed to feel fear or sadness following the birth your baby when you expected to feel joy and excitement. You may feel detached from others and struggle to bond with your new baby.

Life transitions can be stressful for anyone, and becoming pregnant and having a baby are some of the most major changes some women experience in their lifetime. From the physical changes your body goes through to the transformation of your life after birth, it can feel impossible to find your bearings when everything in your life (and your body) is constantly shifting. As you prepare for these life-altering experiences, your anxiety is likely to reach its peak.

After bouts of morning sickness, constant fatigue, swelling feet, and heartburn, many women count down the days until their pending due date. While it can be incredibly exciting and surreal to finally hold your baby, approximately 12 to 20 percent of new mothers experience postpartum depression after delivery.

Living with anxiety and depression can make every day feel like a huge undertaking. From struggling to get out of bed in the morning to fighting racing thoughts at night, it can feel like you’ll never get a break from your own mind. And even though both depression and anxiety are very common, you may feel alone as you face your daily battle. Everyone experiences moments of sadness and anxiousness in their lives. However, when these feelings linger for long periods of time or are very severe, they can interfere with your quality of life and make you feel hopeless.

If you’ve experienced a miscarriage, we want to start out by saying that you have every right to feel profound grief. It doesn’t matter if you were only a couple of weeks along, no one else knew about your pregnancy, or you didn’t have a name picked out yet. Your pain is valid, even if you feel no one else understands the depth of your loss.