Know What's Happening in Motherhood
Know What's Happening in Motherhood
Teen OCD spikes in puberty; ERP therapy is gold standard
A 15‑year‑old’s obsessive‑compulsive disorder is worsening despite two rounds of private therapy aimed at eliminating rituals. Experts explain that adolescent OCD often spikes during puberty and that exposure response prevention (ERP) within cognitive‑behavioral therapy is the gold‑standard treatment.
Lily has become Ireland’s most popular baby name, topping the CSO list for 2025 with over 300 registrations. The name’s rise began in 1997 and accelerated, especially in Dublin and surrounding counties. The article intertwines this trend with a personal story about the author’s daughter, whose name was inspired by John Quinn’s 1991 novel *The Summer of Lily & Esme*. Quinn’s posthumous letter and signed copy of the book reinforce the cultural resonance of the name.
Same‑sex parents in Guernsey are pressing the island's Policy and Resources Committee to finalize a consultation that would let both partners appear on a child's birth certificate. Couples like Rachel and Cat, whose daughter Lola currently lists only one parent,...
A new analysis of more than 1.7 million live births in New South Wales reveals that 20% of maternal deaths occurring within five years of childbirth could have been avoided. The study, led by Dr Louise Makarious, points to suicide, accidental poisoning...
Former European jiu‑jitsu champion Bea Fernandes stepped onto the mat just four months after delivering her daughter, aiming to silence skeptics who doubted a post‑pregnancy comeback. Running Roots Gym with partner Ben Wyard, she balances motherhood, coaching and elite competition,...
A child psychologist trick: the fastest reset when an ADHD child shuts down after correction
You have probably experienced this with a newborn: Someone else is holding them and they start rooting around on their chest or face looking for the breast. It can be pretty awkward, especially when it is your father-in-law. Babies at that...
The post guides parents on how to discuss ADHD medication with children of any age, emphasizing that ADHD is a neurobiological condition, not a character flaw. It recommends starting conversations with age‑appropriate explanations of the brain before introducing medication as...
Therapist being human: imagine holding space for someone's worst day of their life, then going to school pick-up.
When you first experience your toddler melting down because you gave them the green bowl instead of the blue one, or you put the ketchup in the wrong spot on the plate, or you zipped up their jacket when they...
In this episode, child therapist Natasha Daniels explains the crucial distinction between anxiety‑based reassurance and OCD‑based reassurance, showing how each serves different functions and can reinforce distinct patterns in children. She outlines why anxiety reassurance often creates dependency and undermines...
My family used to tell me I was spoiling my babies by wearing them all the time and letting them nap on my chest in the carrier. I ignored them, obviously. Contact napping is not a bad habit you are creating....
I was on birth control for 16 years. When I stopped, I assumed my period would come back within a few months. It took 3.5 years. Not one of the doctors who prescribed the pill over those years told me...
Parents play a pivotal role in readying teens for post‑secondary education by tackling finances, life skills, and academic habits early. Introducing savings tools like RESP plans and transparent discussions about tuition and loans demystify college costs. Teaching chores, budgeting, and...
This is so precious. Babies deserve safety and security. My work gives me the privilege of seeing these little ones from the beginning and watching them grow. A
Researchers analyzing data from more than 5,000 adults in ten countries report that having children has no measurable effect on overall happiness or life satisfaction, and it even lowers relationship satisfaction. At the same time, a separate survey highlights a...
Online motherhood communities have turned the home‑versus‑hospital birth debate into a cultural flashpoint. Early mommy blogs gave way to Instagram influencers, creating a constant stream of personal birth stories. Data shows a pandemic‑driven rise in home births, yet hospitals still...
Juggling real life, a pub, a toddler, and building online income is tough and sometimes I feel like I'm not doing enough. My views are on the up both here on Threads and on IG. Feels good to be...
A federal report shows 21% of U.S. births in 2023 were to women aged 35 or older, more than double the 1990 share. Obstetricians and maternal‑fetal specialists warn of higher complication rates but say targeted health measures can keep outcomes...
If your ADHD child has started doing this lately, it may not be a phase it’s something deeper building 1. It often starts after repeated correction
Whatever marketer came up with the reframe of closing down newborn baby nurseries to shave hospital costs and then declaring that “baby friendly” should get an award. Meanwhile mothers recovering from surgeries, third degree tears & other childbirth outcomes get...
Mayoral candidate Maya Mamdani announced a plan to expand free child care to New York City toddlers, starting at six weeks old. The proposal, which would add 12,000 free seats by 2027, has ignited optimism among parents who currently spend...
If you’re overwhelmed, your greatest superpower is to treat yourself with compassion. Because as much as we’d like to, we’re not able to time travel, fly, read minds, battle the elements, or move mountains. Give yourself the support you need...
Actress Anne Hathaway, 43, announced she has deliberately stopped identifying as a “stressed person,” saying the shift is for the benefit of her children, friends, and colleagues. The admission, made in a Harper’s Bazaar interview, underscores a broader cultural push...
Researchers at Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) tracked 2,449 children aged three to six and found that parents who actively watch, discuss, and play alongside their children during screen time foster stronger social skills. The findings challenge...
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Parents can dramatically cut newborn expenses by leveraging baby registries, brand reward programs, and community resources. Retailers such as Amazon, Target, and Walmart often send welcome boxes with diapers, coupons, or gift cards once a registry is completed. Diaper clubs,...
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Topical hyaluronic acid (HA) is deemed safe for use throughout pregnancy, according to board‑certified dermatologists. The molecule’s water‑binding properties help counteract the common dryness, itching, and early‑stage stretch marks many expectant mothers experience. Experts advise applying HA to damp skin...
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Drop‑side cribs were banned in the United States in 2011 after the Consumer Product Safety Commission documented 32 infant suffocation deaths and hundreds of injuries. Although no longer manufactured, these cribs still appear on resale sites and in family inheritances,...
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Stranger anxiety is a normal developmental stage that typically emerges around eight to nine months as infants grasp object permanence and form secure attachments. Babies may freeze, cling, or cry when unfamiliar faces approach, signaling their growing ability to differentiate...
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Subchorionic hematoma, a bleed between the uterine wall and chorion, affects roughly 11% of first‑trimester bleeding episodes. While most cases resolve on their own and result in healthy deliveries, larger hematomas or persistent heavy bleeding can elevate risks such as...
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Breast milk shifts from foremilk to hindmilk during each feeding, delivering distinct nutritional profiles—foremilk is lactose‑rich and low‑fat, while hindmilk is higher in fat and calories. An overabundant supply can cause a foremilk‑hindmilk imbalance, leading to symptoms such as gas,...
A Reddit parenting thread reveals how many parents struggle with kids who rise before 7:30 a.m., especially on weekends. Commenters share practical hacks—early bedtime for both parents and children, easy‑access breakfast stations, and limited daytime screen time—to buy parents extra hours...
I sometimes try to remember what I did with all my free time before kids and I genuinely cannot. It feels like that person existed in a different lifetime. Your brain physically reorganizes during pregnancy. The areas that are most heavily...
Nina Woodham, a Havelock North mother, launched Dress NZ, a home‑based dress‑rental service, using her own wardrobe as seed inventory. Within a year she expanded from 10 to about 60 dresses, each rented for roughly $36 USD with delivery included. The business...
Parents often ask: "How do I stop the attitude?" A better question: "What is the attitude protecting?"
The article highlights that only about 20% of UK women know iodine needs rise during pregnancy, despite recommendations increasing from 150 µg to 200‑250 µg daily. Early‑gestation iodine deficiency is linked to measurable drops in child IQ and thyroid hormone deficits, while...
What should you do if your kid was on a school bus when an accident occurred ?
You have probably heard that egg quality is determined in the 90 days before ovulation. That is a half truth. The final 90 days get all the attention because that is when the egg is actively growing and responding to hormones...
Butterfly Network has secured FDA clearance for an AI‑driven Gestational Age tool that operates via a blind‑sweep on its handheld ultrasound devices. The software, trained on over 21 million images, delivers gestational age estimates comparable to expert sonographers for pregnancies between...
A new State of the World’s Fathers report reveals that 72% of Australian Gen Z fathers (aged 18‑28) believe a father’s sole responsibility is to provide financially, a view that tapers to 61% among millennials and 57% among Gen X. The survey...
A single mother in Port Macquarie faces $800‑a‑week rent pressures that could force her and her 16‑year‑old son into a car, underscoring a hidden housing crisis for single‑parent households across Australia. The story highlights bias in rental markets and the...
A large Kaiser Permanente cohort study found that women with gestational diabetes who achieve stable, optimal glucose levels have offspring obesity risk similar to those without gestational diabetes. Women whose glucose control improves slowly or remains suboptimal face 1.3‑to‑1.6 times...
Researchers led by Menelaos Apostolou of the University of Nicosia published a study showing that having children does not raise overall happiness levels. Analyzing responses from more than 5,000 participants across ten nations, the work found virtually no difference in...
Parents on Mersea Island in Essex were allocated to Paxman Academy, nine miles from their home, instead of their first‑choice Thomas Lord Audley School. The new placement forces their 11‑year‑old daughters to endure over an hour each way on a...
Spain’s National Statistics Institute reported that in 2025 more babies were born to mothers aged over 40 than to those under 25, with 33,380 versus 30,577 births. The reversal reflects a decade‑long rise in late‑life motherhood amid falling overall fertility.
A study led by the Asian Development Bank shows that flexible remote‑work arrangements are associated with higher fertility, with couples who both work from home more likely to have children and plan larger families. The findings span 38 economies and...
One of the things that still amazes me as a mom is that I grew up absolutely hating green vegetables. Like, you could not pay me to eat anything green. Then I get pregnant with my first child and...
2yo when I tell her we can’t read if she puts her feet on the bedtime story book https://t.co/6hba5KRfyo
South Africa has enacted an amendment that grants every parent a shared entitlement of four months and ten days of parental leave, eliminating separate maternity and paternity categories. The change follows a 2025 Constitutional Court ruling and is intended to...
Wait, is this not normal? In the DC burbs, had my own room the entire time, and so did my son (in the NICU) https://t.co/aLZTiyPEHQ
In this episode, host Miriam Conner talks with Dr. Sarah Briggs, a licensed professional counselor and university faculty member, about "Velcro kids"—children who have an intense need to stay close to their parents. Dr. Briggs explains that this behavior often...
