Let’s be honest here… If you’re a mom there’s no doubt you’ve experienced guilt related to your role as a mother at some point. With the insurmountable expectations and demands put on mothers its almost inherent that we feel guilt for not being able to do it all.

When we think about growing a baby, we often think of it ending after three trimesters and with the birth of a child. But what really happens during babies first three months of life? Well, according to Dr. Harvey Karp, the baby is longing for life as they knew it inside the womb. Sometimes understanding what to expect and why this period can be so hard can allow you to feel more prepared and equipped.

If you’re feeling that motherhood is harder than you ever imagined it to be, and perhaps tougher than anyone warned you, you’re not alone. There’s never been a time that being a parent has been harder. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has created an immense burden for parents. At times it’s made childcare near impossible, our fears about illness soar, and introduced a whole new ballgame of the juggling act that already feels nearly impossible.