Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2019
Greater Good’s editors pick their favorite books to help parents and their kids thrive.
These are the most recent things on the site for the tag: Mothers.
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What Happened When I Wrote My Mom a Thank-You Letter
When she turned 50, Nancy Davis Kho wrote 50 gratitude letters—and the first one was to her mom.
What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother
A psychiatrist explains that difficult emotions are natural in new motherhood—and how partners and society at large can be supportive.
Dear Christine: How Can I Handle Life with an Aging Parent and Young Kids?
A member of the Sandwich Generation struggles with feeling overwhelmed, sad, and stuck.
How Moms Can Cultivate Positive Emotions
Stress can undermine our best parenting intentions, but new research suggests a way to reduce its impact.
Can Mindfulness Help Reduce Postpartum Depression?
A new study finds that mindfulness training may better prepare mothers for labor (and beyond).
Why “Mom Brain” Is Good for Mothers and Babies
According to a new study, pregnant women lose gray matter in their brains—and this process helps them figure out what other people need and feel.
Which Workplace Policies Help Parents the Most?
New studies reveal how different policies affect parental well-being—and what obstacles we face in bringing them to America.