The Sisterhood Blog
We’re tackling the real issues we face while we’re on that journey of trying to conceive, facing infertility, getting pregnant, postpartum, or in the early years of motherhood. Written in a totally fun & relatable way that inspires you to prioritize your mental health every step of the way.
How to Talk to Your Partner About Sharing the Invisible Labor of Caring for the Household After Kids
The stress of caring for the household should be a shared task between all of the adults (and kids!) in the household, but it often falls to mothers. The invisible and unpaid labor of caring for the family leads many moms to unnecessary burnout and overwhelm. Learn Dr. Julie’s tips for talking to your partner about this part of the mental load & how to use the strategy of delegation to get your partner’s practical support with the tasks you want help with.
Is Being Known as a “Control Freak” a Red Flag for Mom Anxiety?
We miss an important opportunity to support women when we don’t recognize that being known for being a “control freak” is often a sign of postpartum or maternal anxiety. In this post, Dr. Julie explains the way control is fueled by anxiety, the cycle of anxious control, the costs of using control to manage your anxiety, and 4 strategies to help you let go.
Is it Selfish to Say “No” to Intimacy When You’re a Touched Out Mom?
Learn how to deal with the challenges of postpartum sex as a touched-out mom. Learn about the many reasons new parents lack intimacy & follow a roadmap for effective communication & boundary setting around sex & intimacy in your relationship.
Don't Tell a Mom to "Just" Take a Break: Understanding the Challenges of Alone Time
Don't tell a mom to "just" take a break: why this advice feels hurtful; the challenges of finding time away as a parent; simple ways to care for yourself without an extended break from your kids. Get tips and solutions here.
7 Completely BS Judgments that Hurt New Moms
As a new mom, you get bombarded with judgmental feedback about the way you care for your child. It seems like someone ALWAYS has something unhelpful & hurtful to say. Here’s my list of the 7 BS judgments that hurt moms most and what you can do about it. .
How to Communicate Your Family’s Changing Needs at the Holidays
Do you need to spend your holiday differently this year because your family has changed or grown? Use this simple guide to communicating boundaries and making your family’s needs at the holidays known.
Parenting is Hard: Tips for Managing the Unsolicited Advice as a New Mom
As moms, we can’t leave the house without being bombarded with unsolicited advice about the ways we care for ourselves and our children. And this advice hurts moms in ways that might surprise you. Here’s your guide to dealing with the advice no matter where it comes from (scripts included!).
It's Ok to Ask For Help, Mama: Here’s How to Do It
If no one told you, it's ok to ask for help! The demands of motherhood can get overwhelming, and sometimes you just need to ask for help, here’s how to do it.