Every new parent knows those initial weeks of waking every two hours with your newborn. You brace yourself, thinking it’s temporary, clinging to the hope that those sleep windows will gradually stretch. But when my one-year-old started reverting back to waking every two hours, I got desperate.

Motherhood isn’t a magical, transcendent act that automatically makes you the best mom ever, solely dedicated to your child’s upbringing. I've compiled what I consider to be the 10 most crucial pieces of advice for every new mom (and partner).

Motherhood is no walk in the park. “Moming” can feel less like a labor of love and more like an unappreciated grine. The struggle is real, especially for those perfectionists among us, grappling with the unattainable quest for perfection in the current season of life.

For those on the outside looking in, offering advice to a new mom can be a tricky endeavor. In the midst of hormonal fluctuations and the profound responsibility of caring for a newborn, well-intentioned advice can sometimes be misconstrued. Many new parents struggle with unsolicited parenting advice, and it can cause riffs in families.

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.