Social media’s “momfluencers” sell us a dream: perfect homes, angelic kids, and boundless energy for kale chips and Pilates. But none of it is real. Worse, it’s making parents feel like failures for not living up to an impossible, staged standard. From burnout to feelings of inadequacy, the cost of this influencer-driven parenting culture is too high. Want to reclaim your sanity? Dig into the lies, the pressure, and the antidote.

Caring for a baby is hard, but is it easier than caring for oneself? While there’s a constant cycle of care, its simplicity lies in a respite, a break from the complexities of self-care.

We get it – the world of parenting can sometimes feel like a whirlwind of trends, extremes, and advice that seems way too out of touch with our everyday lives. So, let’s take a stroll through the jungle of parenting styles that are making waves in the modern world.

Brace yourself for the rollercoaster ride of emotions, sleep deprivation, and controlled chaos that is your first day back home. Fear not, though; I've got the insider intel on what to expect and how the seasoned moms navigated the madness.

For those who once embraced the nightlife, sleepless parties, and carefree social lives, the arrival of parenthood introduces unique challenges.

Motherhood has also unexpectedly brought forth a torrent of deep-seated insecurities. Amidst the joy, I face an unanticipated adversary; myself.

“We need to toughen him up.” It’s just a harmless phrase, right? Except it’s not. It’s the first step in teaching boys to suppress their emotions, to believe that kindness is weakness, and that their worth is measured by how much they can “take it.” But here’s the thing—our boys aren’t training for some brutal gladiator battle. And the way we respond to these outdated ideas now will shape the men they become. So, are we raising boys who feel safe expressing themselves, or are we setting them up for a lifetime of emotional struggle?

The pressure to create picture-perfect moments seems to have reached new heights, leaving me feeling incredulous about the unrealistic standards set for new parents.

Pregnancy is an incredible journey that often gets romanticized, leaving many of us feeling like we didn't quite measure up to the blooming, radiant image portrayed in the media. The truth is, pregnancy is different for every woman.