by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Sep 4, 2020 | Emotions, Issues for Women, Motherhood, New Mother, Parenting, Stress & Coping
It occurred to me, as I sat down to write about the 5 Things You Can do to Lighten the Mental Load of Motherhood, that it was rather ironic because all week I struggled with the endless list of tasks to juggle and keep straight in my mind. In addition to packing for... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Aug 27, 2020 | Couples/Marriage, Motherhood, New Mother, Sexual Health, Women's Issues
Good communication is the key to positive sex experiences in pregnancy & postpartum, but talking about the changes and challenges that might come up in your sex life was likely the last thing on your mind when you found out that you would be soon be expecting a... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Aug 1, 2020 | Anxiety, Emotions, Issues for Women, Motherhood, New Mother, Stress & Coping
A few months ago, in the thick of pandemic isolation, articles about ‘mom rage’ began appearing in my Facebook feed and in my inbox. Intrigued, I felt drawn to read what I could find about this term that I had never heard of. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve certainly... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Jul 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Emotions, Issues for Women, Motherhood, New Mother, Parenting, Stress & Coping
Ah, summer! What is it about warmer weather, less structure to your days and time off work with the kids that seems like it might decrease your stress as a mom? For weeks, you couldn’t wait for ‘online learning’ to stop, after what felt like an eternity of... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Apr 26, 2020 | New Mother, Parenting, Self-Esteem
Having a child is incredible – it also comes with mood swings and psychological changes If you’re a new mother who has been experiencing low self-esteem, you’re not alone. A group of researchers recently took a look at why new moms and low self-esteem are... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Apr 24, 2020 | New Mother
Being a stay-at-home mom can be very rewarding, but also incredibly challenging. There’s the guilt about not bringing home a paycheck combined with, at times, significant loneliness. If you’ve ever felt joy when a salesman shows up unannounced at your front door, you...