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Psychology of Mothers

Being a mother is wonderful, but that doesn't mean there aren't tough times, times when you're scared or feel alone and overwhelmed... Motherhood and parenting is much more than what they told you it'd be. Sometimes your emotions take over and the stress is just too much. Psychology of mothers is a section of You are Mom made just for you, for one specific reason: to give you a hand. We want to make this the best stage of your life.

Feeling Rejection Toward a Child: Why Does It Happen and How to Deal With It?
Psychology of MothersFeeling Rejection Toward a Child: Why Does It Happen and How to Deal With It?

Motherhood is often perceived as an idyllic state full of happiness and unconditional love. But the reality is that a…

I Feel Lonely: I'm the Only Mother in My Group of Friends
Psychology of MothersI Feel Lonely: I'm the Only Mother in My Group of Friends

Becoming a mother is a life-transforming experience from start to finish. You're still you, but now a little creature depends…

Is It Possible to Go Through Motherhood Without Guilt?
Psychology of MothersIs It Possible to Go Through Motherhood Without Guilt?

Guilt and motherhood are two concepts that always seem to go hand in hand. It's like summer and the beach,…

Guilt in Mothers: How to Get Rid of This Burden
Psychology of MothersGuilt in Mothers: How to Get Rid of This Burden

When you become a mother, a world of emotions you never knew before opens up. You begin to experience unconditional…

Impulse Phobia: The Fear of Hurting Your Children
Psychology of MothersImpulse Phobia: The Fear of Hurting Your Children

We know that, from the time you become a mother, your child becomes the most important thing to you. You…

How to Be a Mother with ADHD?
Psychology of MothersHow to Be a Mother with ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition of neurobiological origin that manifests itself through an enormous difficulty to co...

Are You a Mother with Wendy Syndrome?
Psychology of MothersAre You a Mother with Wendy Syndrome?

Have you ever felt that your role as a mother or partner is excessively focused on satisfying those around you?.…

Maternity and Severe Mental Illness: How Are They Related?
Psychology of MothersMaternity and Severe Mental Illness: How Are They Related?

Many women have projects in their lives, and among them is that of becoming mothers and starting a family. But…

Parental Depression: How It Affects Children
Psychology of MothersParental Depression: How It Affects Children

Nowadays, approximately 300 million people suffer from depression. When this happens, not only depressed people suffer the consequences. It also&he...

Hugging your Baby: Effects on a Mother's Brain
Psychology of MothersHugging your Baby: Effects on a Mother's Brain

To your baby, you're an endless supply of the best hugs in the world. You're always there to take them…

What Is Active Patience?
Psychology of MothersWhat Is Active Patience?

In times of uncertainty and constant change, active patience is more important than ever, although it's something we should always keep in mind. Fo...

Pregnancy Psychology: What It Is and When It's Applied
Psychology of MothersPregnancy Psychology: What It Is and When It's Applied

Pregnancy is a time full of changes in a woman's body. But not only for her, but also for the…

The Relationship Between Anxiety and Food
Psychology of MothersThe Relationship Between Anxiety and Food

According to the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, anxiety is defined as "apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipat...

Ambivalence in Maternity: What You Should Know
Psychology of MothersAmbivalence in Maternity: What You Should Know

Becoming a mother is an extraordinary experience. The love you feel for your child is infinite. You would do anything…

The Invisible Task of Mothers in the Home
Psychology of MothersThe Invisible Task of Mothers in the Home

If you're a mother, you'll experience first-hand the great burden that a mother's work at home entails nowadays. However, society…

Psychological Care for New Moms
Psychology of MothersPsychological Care for New Moms

Today we'd like to speak about the importance of psychological care for new moms. When a child is born, a…

5 New Year's Resolutions for Moms
Psychology of Mothers5 New Year's Resolutions for Moms

Every year, the vast majority of people make a list of resolutions to be fulfilled during the 365 days of…

Does Having Children Negatively Affect Quality of Life?
Psychology of MothersDoes Having Children Negatively Affect Quality of Life?

The answer to whether having children negatively affects quality of life isn’t simple because it’s neither yes nor no. Having…

The Social Pressure to Become a Mother
Psychology of MothersThe Social Pressure to Become a Mother

Most women become mothers due to certain pressure, which is derived from social norms. People believe that, if you're a…