Moms Need Social Support, And Not Just In The Baby Years
Social support networks can help mothers of teenagers navigate through difficulties and maintain closeness with their children, researchers have found.
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Doctors Who Are Moms Say They Face Discrimination At Work
Female physicians with children say they have almost all experienced discrimination at work because of pregnancy, maternity leave or breast feeding.
Why I Stopped Getting Mad At My Tough Love Mama
She wanted my four siblings and me to work hard. We wanted to play. But as an adult, I'm glad she was the kind of mom she was.
A Mother Finds Joy In Helping A Child Navigate Their Shared Traits
An unexpectedly rich reward of motherhood is the chance to show your child how to deal with traits passed down from you. A third-generation perfectionist and her daughter compare notes on Mr. P.
Being Mom To A Middle Schooler Can Be The Toughest Gig Of All
Everyone knows about postpartum depression, but depression is actually most common among moms of middle schoolers, a study finds. Think surly kids, hormonal changes and skimpy support networks.
Seeing A Mother's Alzheimer's As A Time Of Healing And Magic
Dana Walrath used her skills as an artist and medical anthropologist to chronicle her mother's final years with dementia. The process helped her see beyond the loss and embrace the moment.
Moms Around The World Teach Their Kids A Lot Of Cool Rules
Global mothers give special wisdom depending where they live. What do you call your elders? Do you know how to gather firewood? What's the family password?
On Mother's Day, Mourning The Mom My Baby Will Never Know
I watched my mother disappear bit by bit as cancer destroyed her brain. I don't know if she heard me when I said I was pregnant. But I still feel her love. I think our baby will, too.
Mothers Who Lost Children To Addiction Unite To Change Laws
Women whose children have become addicted to opioids are working to change laws around the country. They seek improved access to treatment and reduced stigma.
By Impersonating Her Mom, A Comedian Grows Closer To Her
Human relationships are entanglements, and those connections often aren't clear to us at all. When Maria Bamford impersonated her mom, she realized what she loved about her — and about herself.