Must read books for moms that you're sure to love! These empowering books shine a humorous and refreshing light on motherhood that we all need!
Becoming a mother is hard enough, but balancing motherhood with multiple children can feel even harder. These tips will help.
Motherhood is funny. You spend so many hours in the thick, muck of it. So many sleepless nights and endless dirty diapers. Then one day you wake up...
There are so many old wives tales about pregnancy! Most of them are about gender, but also about how to naturally induce labor...
Not sure about you but sex was the last thing on my mind! New baby, no sleep, your body is in full recovery mode and well I just didn’t feel sexy at all. Note: you need to be cleared by your doctor prior which is normally four to six weeks after delivery. On top of…
I had no idea mothering would come so naturally. I’m not saying that mothering is easy, because it definitely isn’t. But there’s something that happens to a woman when she becomes pregnant for the first time. An inner voice. A mother’s instinct. Something. This instinctive ability to mother seems independent of outside experience with mothering. ... Read More about Mothering Without Fear
We’ve all had those moments when we’ve said we’ll never buy from a certain company again. Whether it’s due to a frustrating customer service experience, unethical business practices, massive company controversies, or just overall dissatisfaction with the product or service, it’s easy to get fed up with a company and vow to never give them our business again.
Why do we undervalue the power of small actions to make differences in our lives. Here’s why we do it and how to remind ourselves that small things matter.
Welcome to the Lost In History page that brings back to light the rarely seen images of the 20th century.
Cait Zogby, a member of the LGBTQ+ community and mom of two small children, contributes to our “Amplifying Stories” series.
Preggers? Choosing pregnancy safe beauty products is a critical part of your pregnancy - because you use them every day! Check out these 7 FAB beauty products for pregnant women that will leave your feeling beautiful, but healthy for the little one growing inside!
Welcome to my Mom tribe. It's so important to have all types of women backing you up. Especially when you are a mom! Mom supporters unite!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas and strong women out there! Instead of a fluffy post about love and pampering myself today, I wanted to talk about something that every mom experiences to some degree or another. Let’s talk about Mom Guilt. It comes in all different shapes, sizes and colors. But for today,... View Post
While there are lots of different parenting styles, amazing moms share some traits that give their kids the best chance for success & happiness. Do you have these?
The Mindful Return 201 program is finally here. A next-level course for working parents who want to feel more abundance and less overwhelm.
Charles Dickens said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Parenting is the easiest and the toughest job. Easy because it works on mutual love and instinctual care but tough because a single mistake can cause lifelong scars. With that said, these are things that my child will never understand:…
Ever feel like being a mom is the same thing as being a busy mom? I know I do, but there are ways to find relief and slow down. I think this season of motherhood has made me feel really overwhelmed and busy. 5 months ago we had our 3rd baby. 4 months ago my
Mindful Return is committed to normalizing parenthood. It's only fitting to remember RBG and what she started...and the Motherhood Penalty.
The #1 Hopeful Wish Parents have for their children. If you could pick the one most important wish, what would it be? Check out the top 18!
Check out my Motherhood Book! Worn: An Unfiltered Journey through Millennial Motherhood This motherhood book wasn’t an easy one for me to write. You will understand once you’ve read it. I share parts of my life that have been difficult to process and experience. Though, I am extremely hopeful that you will find my journey helpful and inspirational. Motherhood early on is very hard. From that positive pregnancy test to holding that newborn baby. Social norms were looming over me at every turn. If it wasn’t enough already? I faced loss, depression, self doubt, loneliness, and more. I talk about how I have been able to work through these issues. It wasn’t an easy journey for me. I hope you can find the reassurance and help you need through my book. You can also read about my full labor and delivery experience here. Worn Motherhood Book Description Raise your hand if you are on your phone more than in the present moment your child? Be honest with yourself. Are you falling victim to the social norms of our 21st century society? Struggling to make sense of your technology addiction, leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed? Trying to keep up with the latest motherhood trends of not gaining over 25 pounds during pregnancy, or stressing on breastfeeding a newborn, and dealing with the humiliation of your toddler’s public tantrum? I’ve experienced it all and felt worn down by the struggles. I beat myself up more times than I can count, inflicting my own self demise. Look inside my life of millennial motherhood. Find reassurance from my unfiltered life dealing with real issues that arise during pregnancy, postpartum, infancy, and up to toddlerhood. See how I survived my journey and battle the continuous struggles. Learn from my mistakes and take back the control of your life that these social norms are chipping away at. The ability to achieve greatness starts with a clear path and your own definition of it. Start yours today and dive on in. Front Back I will be launching a paperback and audiobook too! Stay tuned! Pin Me! Get it Here! Paperback Version is available here!
Cha-Jung (Maria) Chen, PhD engineer, member of the Asian community, and mom of a little one, contributes to our “Amplifying Stories” series.
It’s not uncommon for our children to be afraid of shots. As we go to get them their COVID vaccines, here are tips to help you and them.
With a new baby in the picture, knowing where to place your time and energy outside of motherhood can be overwhelming. Learn a three-step process to help you gain clarity. For many, before the baby came along, your primary focus was probably your career. You would spend long days at work and have everything lined…
Ugh your monthly aunt Flow returns! As if delivering a human, having leaky boobs and no sleep weren’t enough. You begin to wonder if you will ever catch a break! Eleven months of no visits from aunt Flow was amazing and I did not miss her one bit! Some women will not get a visit…
Last week, I rather publicly dropped a ball. Here’s the story of what happened to me in the aftermath with my public surrender.
It feels like we’re treating compassion as a finite resource. Are their limits on how much compassion we can have for working parents?
As my daughter grows and becomes a young women there are many lessons I want to teach my daughter about life, friends, family and herself.
When I became a mother, my life changed. The day I became a mother is forever imprinted on my memory, because it was a day I made a decision.
Mindful Return is committed to normalizing parenthood. It's only fitting to remember RBG and what she started...and the Motherhood Penalty.
Where did this myth of Mom perfection come from? The comparison of baby sleeping habits in antenatal classes, or maybe the beautifully styled images we see on Instagram of gorgeous playrooms, healthy homemade snacks and happy and smiling children? Or maybe it’s the sudden shock that this parenting stuff is not exactly what we had […]
You refer to going to the bathroom as going to the potty. You get excited when you find a new playground while driving around town. You rock back and forth like you are rocking a baby while standing and talking to someone. You congratulate someone for burping. All you have in your photo gallery on […]
The Babymoon I had never heard the term “Babymoon” […]
As I reflect on my last ten years of Motherhood, I realize the depth of this journey and was inspired to write a poem about motherhood.
Cannon-Marie Greene, a mom of biracial children, makes a compelling case for DEI , as a tool for achieving greatness.
Cait Zogby, a member of the LGBTQ+ community and mom of two small children, contributes to our “Amplifying Stories” series.
Erika, a Black woman, scientist, and mama of one, contributes to our “Amplifying Stories” series on the Mindful Return blog.
Erika, a Black woman, scientist, and mama of one, contributes to our “Amplifying Stories” series on the Mindful Return blog.
How to Prepare Before Giving Birth. Sharing 12 Things you should do while pregnant to prepare yourself for life as new mother.
We all want to be the perfect mom, we honestly just don't know how. Lucky for you, I created this simple guide that will have you being the perfect mother quicker than you can say, Mama Mia!
Dr. Burton shares her experiences with afraid parenting and provides tips on how to manage it while allowing your kids to thrive.
We all need to be talking about race with our kids and diversifying our home libraries. No age is too young to start the conversation.
Cannon-Marie Greene, a mom of biracial children, makes a compelling case for DEI , as a tool for achieving greatness.
Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby, but it's hard work if you don't know what your doing. When I had my first baby I was lost on the whole breastfeeding thing. I have put together my top breastfeeding must haves to help your breastfeeding journey go a little smoother.
We're all busy parents. How do you make it through the days and weeks? I'm sharing my seven busy mom must haves that help keep me on track!
