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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 mother and her young daughter share a calm moment over warm mugs on the couch, an everyday act of self care for mothers.

Self Care for Mothers: What Works When Time Is Short

Self care for mothers sorted by the time you have and the life you lead: working, home all day, or raising kids with no backup. Free ideas, no spa needed.

January 9, 202613 min read, SubhaRead more

A woman painting at an easel by a bright window, one of the most absorbing hobbies for relaxation.

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29 Hobbies for Relaxation: Simple Self-Care Ideas for Busy Moms

The average adult gets 5.2 hours of leisure a day and spends 2.6 watching TV. Here are 29 hobbies for relaxation that fit real life, sorted by effort.

December 31, 202510 min read, SubhaRead more

A woman smiles while crocheting at home, a hobby that costs little and can be put down the moment someone needs her.

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Fun Hobbies for Women: 12 That Survive Real Life

Women get 47 fewer minutes of leisure a day than men (BLS, 2025). Here are 12 fun hobbies for women rated on time, real cost, and surviving interruption.

December 25, 20258 min read, SubhaRead more

An exhausted mother holds her head in overwhelm at home, the kind of chronic stress that builds into burnout.

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How Long Does Burnout Last? A Realistic Recovery Timeline

How long does burnout last? Mild burnout eases in 2 weeks to 3 months, severe can take 1 to 3 years. See the recovery timeline, the 5 stages, and how to heal.

December 16, 20257 min read, SubhaRead more

A busy mom works at a laptop while her two kids eat breakfast, the daily juggle the best gifts for busy moms help ease.

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Best Gifts for Busy Moms: What to Give the Mom With No Time

US mothers spend 11.8 hours a week on hands-on child care, up 40% since 1985. The best gifts for busy moms give her time back, not more stuff to manage.

December 9, 20257 min read, SubhaRead more

A woman in glasses holds a warm mug and gazes thoughtfully out a window, reflecting the quiet weight of depression at home.

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Stay-at-Home Mom Depression: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope

A 2012 Gallup poll found 28% of stay-at-home moms reported depression, versus 17% of working moms. Here are the real signs, causes, and how to start coping.

December 8, 20259 min read, SubhaRead more

A weary mother lies on the sofa after housework, a cleaning cloth slipping from her hand.

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Stay at Home Mom Burnout: Signs and 7 Ways to Overcome It

Burnout affects about 1 in 11 US parents, and stay-at-home moms report depression at 28% vs 17% of working moms. Spot the signs and 7 ways to recover.

December 5, 202510 min read, SubhaRead more

A neutral-toned gift hamper for a new mom with its contents laid out on a table, the kind of care package that says someone is thinking of her.

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Care Packages for New Moms: A Fourth-Trimester Guide

The best care packages for new moms center the mom, not the nursery. See what to pack for the 12-week fourth trimester, plus 5 ready-made box ideas by need.

October 29, 20259 min read, SubhaRead more