What are some summer safety tips that can protect your family?

Summer is finally here, and for your kids, this is the best time of the year! But for you and many other moms out there, summer presents a whole host of new worries to think about. Whether you have a baby or older children, there are bound to be summer activities that have you second-guessing yourself.

Are you a mom struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, or another form of postpartum mental health illness? Do you feel like something isn’t quite right, but you’re not sure what’s normal and what’s not? 

Maybe you’ve heard of postpartum depression and anxiety, but you don’t know how to tell if you are dealing with them. You can read more about the symptoms of postpartum mental health disturbances here. 

Maternal mental health is important. Postpartum disorders like PPD, anxiety and OCD affect up to 80% of women. Here are some maternal mental health facts.

As moms, we’re under a lot of pressure. Sometimes those around us place pressure on us. Often we’re putting most of the pressure on ourselves. 

Did I feed my baby the right foods today?

Did I show my toddler enough attention today? 

Did I remember to say “I love you” when I dropped my kid off at school today?