on the blogThe Well Balanced Journal
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Mental health, motherhood, transitions, growth, and everything in between. Pull up a chair.
Why Summer Doesn’t Always Feel Easier: Mental Health, Overwhelm & The Pressure To Enjoy It
Summer gets sold to us as the easier season. But for many women, summer mental health struggles are surprisingly common, even during a season that’s supposed to feel lighter. It just feels like… more. More schedule juggling. More people home. More camps, trips, meals, planning, social stuff, disrupted routines, and trying to keep everyone happy while pretending you’re enjoying yourself too. Even when life is objectively good, you might still catch yourself wondering: Why am I so overwhelmed right now?
The Motherhood I Didn't Expect
I just got back from the 2025 PSI (Postpartum Support International) conference in New Orleans. There is definitely so much to recap and share later, but one thing that really stands out is how introspective I found myself. During a particular presentation, I couldn’t help but reflect on my first postpartum journey.
Surviving Daylight Savings with Kids (and a Smile...Hopefully)
Let’s talk about the twice-yearly chaos of daylight savings. You know, that time of year when we’re gifted a whole extra hour…and our kids act like they’ve never seen a clock in their lives. Gone are the routines we already struggle to uphold—now it’s bright as noon at bedtime and pitch black by dinner. When you’ve got little ones, daylight savings feels more like a daylight robbery on our precious sleep.