In my previous post, I explored the harmful impact of the Supermom myth. Now, let's talk about how to break free from these impossible standards. In this post, I’m sharing five actionable strategies to help moms embrace being “good enough” and banish the guilt that often comes with modern motherhood. From practicing self-compassion to evaluating the media you consume, these steps can help you reconnect with what really matters and let go of unrealistic expectations. Ready to start feeling more empowered in your parenting? Let’s dive into the journey of self-acceptance and release the pressure to be perfect.

In my years as a psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health and parenthood, I’ve come to a startling conclusion: moms aren’t special. Society places impossible expectations on mothers, casting us as “superhuman,” capable of doing it all. This unrealistic standard leaves us battling guilt and shame when we can’t live up to the myth. In this post, I break down the Supermom myth, discuss the roots of mom guilt, and explain why we need to release these harmful beliefs for our well-being. Ready to fight back against mom guilt and embrace imperfection? Let’s dive in.

Whether it’s getting lost in lengthy lists of therapists provided by insurance companies or getting confused by the alphabet soup of degrees and types of therapists, finding a therapist can feel daunting.

Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead was published when I was pregnant with my first child, but I had long before ingested her message. I grew up in DC, a city of working moms. It was not unusual for me to see my mom or a friend’s mother being interviewed on CNN one night and bringing snacks to soccer practice the next day. The women around me leaned in hard.

There is something uniquely beneficial about connecting with others who are simultaneously experiencing the role and identity shift that comes with parenting. Additionally, other moms can offer instrumental support, validation, gentle guidance, and connection in ways that are unique to these relationships. Whatever the reason, finding your tribe of other moms is crucial. So how do you make “mom friends” in a transitional city like Washington, D.C?.

A few weeks ago on my blog, I spoke about the dip in marital satisfaction that 67% of married couples report after having a baby. There are many reasons why this happens. But in my opinion, the most common culprit is emotional labor.

Every May, I find myself talking a lot about Mother’s Day in my therapy practice. For some Mother’s Day is a much-anticipated day of celebration and some well-deserved R&R, but for many, it’s an…

Mommy mafia, stroller brigade, mommy posse. I’m sure you’ve heard a dozen names describing them, and seen TV shows poking fun at them. Perhaps you’ve even joined in and rolled your eyes when you’ve seen a group of moms with strollers taking up the entire width of the sidewalk or gathering with matching baby carriers outside a coffee shop. But, I’m here to explain the value of these groups.

“But I don’t feel depressed.” I hear this time and time again from pregnant and postpartum women who call my clinical practice. These women are plagued by anxiety, racing thoughts, restlessness, sleep difficulties, compulsive behaviors, and other troubling symptoms, and yet they do not reach out for help. Why?