“Baby brain” is often used to describe forgetfulness during pregnancy or early motherhood. But is it real? Neuroscience says yes — but not in the way you might think. Rather than signifying cognitive decline, the brain is actually undergoing restructuring…
Maternal mental health often goes overlooked, yet up to 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression. Beyond sadness, symptoms can include anxiety, irritability, and feeling overwhelmed. It’s crucial to normalize conversations about maternal mental health and ensure access to support…
Parenting comes with no instruction manual. But hindsight offers clarity. Many moms reflect on their early parenting experiences with a list of lessons they wish they had learned sooner. These include prioritizing self-care, asking for help, trusting instincts, and letting…
The term “Mama” can evoke pride, affection, and connection. But for some women, it can also feel limiting, reducing their identity to a singular role. While many embrace the title wholeheartedly, others feel pressure to conform to stereotypes that don’t…
Emerging research shows that motherhood leads to profound changes in a woman’s brain. These neurological shifts begin during pregnancy and continue after childbirth, reshaping areas related to empathy, emotional regulation, and memory. Studies using MRI scans have identified structural changes…
In many households, grandparents have become essential figures in the childcare equation. Whether it’s daily caregiving or emergency babysitting, more families are turning to grandparents for support. This arrangement provides several benefits. Grandparents offer love, experience, and often flexible care…
In a world obsessed with performance, parenting has become yet another arena for optimization. From curated social media accounts to meticulously scheduled enrichment activities, today’s parents often feel pressure to achieve perfection. But this quest for optimized parenting may do…
“Technoference” refers to the everyday interruptions in parent-child interactions due to digital devices. In today’s screen-driven world, it’s not uncommon to see parents scrolling on phones while feeding their babies or checking emails during playtime. While technology provides convenience and…
In 2025, parenting experts encourage approaches that prioritize emotional intelligence, autonomy, and connection. Styles like authoritative parenting (high warmth, high structure) are seen as most beneficial. Other trending styles include gentle parenting and conscious parenting, focusing on mutual respect and…
Motherhood is a journey marked by extraordinary emotional and biological transformations. One of the most remarkable yet lesser-known phenomena is fetal microchimerism — a process where fetal cells migrate into the mother’s body during pregnancy and remain there for decades.…
