One of the most persistent and pernicious cultural myths is that mothers should be martyrs to their children. But no. The research shows that it’s quite the reverse: Too much self-sacrifice and too ...

When I was training to become a therapist, my supervisors emphasized the concept of self-care. The idea is that in order to be at our best, we have to make sure we take care of ourselves as well as ...

If you’re struggling with taking care of yourself or making yourself a priority, you are not alone, because it’s easy to ...

Fatigue is real. I’ve felt it deeply — the kind that settles into your bones and makes even simple tasks feel heavy. I’m finally out of those early newborn trenches, still newborn-ish though. But if I ...

Most people struggle with putting themselves first without feeling guilty about it. We're taught to be helpful and accommodating, which are genuinely wonderful qualities. But somewhere along the way, ...

Mornings have a tendency to establish the pace for an entire day for a child, emotionally and physically. Beginning the day in a disorganised way may lead the kids to feel restless and unattended to, ...