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Self Care & Mental Health

Articles and guides from the self care & mental health desk, written and edited by women who've been there. 39 pieces published, more on the way.

39 articles in this department

A single mom and her daughter make a salad together at the kitchen table, one small moment in a day full of choices that feed decision fatigue.
Self Care & Mental Health

Decision Fatigue as a Single Mom: The Science and the Fixes

Decision fatigue hits hard when no other adult shares the choices. What the contested research shows, and fixes that fit a single mom's week.

October 21, 202614 min read, SubhaRead more
Two women smile and talk side by side while one holds her phone, the kind of easy first meetup many moms hope to find.
Self Care & Mental Health

Mom Friend Apps: 5 That Work in 2026 and How to Stay Safe

Mom friend apps compared: Peanut, Bumble BFF, MamaMeet, Meetup and Nextdoor, what each costs, how they verify users, and how to meet safely.

October 14, 202613 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother sits on a sofa with her young son beside her, her attention somewhere else while he looks up at her
Self Care & Mental Health

Lonely Mom: Why a Full House Still Feels Empty

Around 1 in 3 parents carry chronic loneliness, and it can happen in a room full of people. What the research says about being a lonely mom, and what helps.

August 17, 202611 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother closes her eyes and pinches the bridge of her nose while sitting at a table in a bright room.
Self Care & Mental Health

Depleted Mother Syndrome: Is It Real and What Helps?

Depleted mother syndrome is not a real diagnosis, but the burnout underneath it is measured. US parents hit 8.9% in a 42-country study. Here is what helps.

August 4, 202611 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother rests her face against her sleeping newborn's head while sitting on a sofa with her eyes closed.
Self Care & Mental Health

Postpartum Rage: How Long It Lasts and How to Stop It

Postpartum rage is not a phase you missed. In a survey of 278 mothers, 31% still reported intense anger 6 to 12 months after birth. Here is what helps.

August 3, 202610 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother closes her eyes and presses a hand to her forehead at her limit while her young son sits close beside her.
Self Care & Mental Health

Mom Rage: A Psychologist's Guide to Breaking the Cycle

Mom rage is not a character flaw. In one study, 91% of mothers named ordinary child behavior as the trigger. A psychologist on the causes and the fix.

August 1, 202610 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother kisses her young son's forehead on the couch, letting go of mom guilt after a long day.
Self Care & Mental Health

Mom Guilt: Why It Feels So Heavy and How to Let It Go

Mom guilt hits 91% of mothers and lands hardest on single moms. Here is what the research says about where it comes from and how to finally put it down.

July 30, 20269 min read, SubhaRead more
A small group of women talk and share support over coffee at a community meetup.
Self Care & Mental Health

Single Mom Support Groups: How to Find Free Help (2026)

Looking for single mom support groups? With 32% of single mothers facing distress, here are free online, local, and faith-based communities that help.

June 25, 20268 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother and daughter smiling at each other across a sunlit kitchen table, sharing breakfast.
Parenting & Family

Mother's Day for Single Moms: How to Make It Yours

NRF finds 84% of US adults celebrate Mother's Day. Here is how to plan a Mother's Day for single moms, whether you are solo, co-parenting, or kids away.

May 2, 202610 min read, SubhaRead more
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