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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 new mother cradles and kisses her newborn in the hospital, the early postpartum days when therapy and support matter most.
Self Care & Mental Health

Therapy for New Moms: Postpartum Signs, Care and Costs

Therapy for new moms, year one: baby blues vs postpartum depression, what treatment works, 12-month Medicaid, and free lines a single mom can call tonight.

October 14, 202515 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother speaks openly with her therapist during a warm, supportive counseling session, an example of therapy for moms.
Self Care & Mental Health

Therapy for Moms: How to Find the Right Mom Therapist

Therapy for moms, single moms included: which types help, what a PMH-C maternal therapist is, what to ask first, and free or low-cost ways to pay.

October 10, 202514 min read, SubhaRead more
A mom applies a homemade face mask at a round mirror, a simple DIY self-care moment at home.
Self Care & Mental Health

DIY Self Care: Easy At-Home Ideas for Busy Moms

Up to 5 million US parents burn out yearly. These DIY self care ideas are 5-minute, low-cost resets you set up at home, sorted by need.

September 29, 20258 min read, SubhaRead more
A smiling mom sitting on a yoga mat in her living room after a free at-home workout, one way to do self care on a budget.
Self Care & Mental Health

Self Care on a Budget: How to Recharge When Money Is Tight

About 66% of parents feel consumed by money worries (Surgeon General). Here is self care on a budget that costs $0, with free swaps for paid self-care.

September 27, 20258 min read, SubhaRead more
A self-care kit of bath bombs, a dry brush, candle, and soap laid out, the kind of bundle a busy mom can grab.
Self Care & Mental Health

Self Care Kits for Moms: Buy, DIY, or Get Free

Moms get about 3 fewer leisure hours a week than dads. Here are the self-care kits for moms worth buying, what they cost, and where to get them free.

September 26, 20257 min read, SubhaRead more
A woven basket of yarn and knitting tools on a wooden table in soft light, a quiet hobby setup for a stay-at-home mom.
Self Care & Mental Health

30 Hobbies for Stay-at-Home Moms That Actually Reduce Stress (2026 Guide)

Two-thirds of parents say parenthood feels isolating (Ohio State, 2024). 30 hobbies for stay-at-home moms, sized for spare minutes and a single income.

September 24, 202512 min read, SubhaRead more
A smiling mom in headphones holds her phone and coffee in a park, taking a self-care break with a free app.
Self Care & Mental Health

Self Care Apps: 15 Tested, What Is Free and What Is Not

Fifteen self care apps, every price taken from the seller own page. Four publish no price at all, and we say which ones.

September 21, 202515 min read, SubhaRead more
A cozy reading nook with a steaming mug of tea, lit candle, and an open book in warm evening light. Self-care night for single moms.
Self Care & Mental Health

15 Quick Self Care Night Ideas for Single Moms at Home

30.5% of US adults sleep under 7 hours (CDC 2024). 15 free self-care night ideas for busy single moms, ranked by time-cost, that actually fit a single-mom evening.

September 10, 202511 min read, SubhaRead more
A smiling new mother sits on the sofa cradling her sleeping newborn.
Self Care & Mental Health

Self Care Basket for New Mom: Thoughtful Gift Ideas

New moms average just 4.4 hours of sleep in week one. Here is what to put in a self-care basket for new mom, what it costs, and whether to DIY or buy.

September 6, 20257 min read, SubhaRead more
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