Many women aren’t diagnosed with ADHD until after becoming mothers. Here’s why motherhood exposes symptoms that were masked for years, and how to tell ADHD apart from postpartum overwhelm.

What to expect after having a baby, from a therapist who specializes in postpartum mental health—and a mom who has been there herself.

Many years ago, I remember my own therapist telling me about a concept often used in couples therapy called a "State of the Union." Coined by relationship researchers John and Julie Gottman, a State of the Union is an intentional weekly check-in with your spouse to discuss anything from the day-to-day systems that run your household to a moment of conflict that arose during the week and needs to be worked through.

A lot of my clients experience increased conflict and a lack of connection in their marriage after having a baby, and research shows they aren't alone. Here’s why, and what to do about it.

You're not failing your kids on the days you're not okay. Not when you're touched out and short-tempered. Not when you're depressed and running on fumes. Not when you're anxious and can't get out of your own head. There is no version of this where a hard day, a hard season, or a mental health struggle makes you a bad mom. If anything, the opposite is closer to true — noticing you're struggling and reaching for support is one of the most protective things you can do for your kid.