Sad Mom | Parenting through mental health struggles

We know mom's mental health has a huge impact on a child's emotional well-being, but the fact is: a lot of us have anxiety. Or postpartum depression. Or the other kind of depression. We're people. We struggle. So how do you parent well in the midst of mental health challenges? Today, Jess shares her personal journey with medication: what worked, what didn't and how to advocate for yourself in healthcare system. Layne shares how your mental health impacts your child's development and strategies for creating a stable environment, even when you're feeling bad. We address the delicate balance of sharing your emotions with your children, what's appropriate to discuss and what to keep private. Discover practical steps to prioritize your well-being, support your child's growth, and lean on your support system as a mom.
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[@slyhead66]

Wow this is extremely relatable especially the kitchen floor story. I feel like having a toddler for me personally is so much harder than having a newborn. Maybe it is because I am back at work too or because toddlers can be so challenging and overstimulating. I am also curious, in which episode does Layne tell the "bad guy" story? I am super interested in overcoming PTSD

[@ericahipolito8144]

I finally asked for help when my daughter was 2.5, she’s now 3, but for the entire year leading up to that, I struggled. I had the kitchen floor moment so many times. Having a toddler has been far more challenging for me than a newborn or infant. When I went to see my provider, she informed me that ppd can crop up in the toddler stages, even if someone didn’t experience it in the newborn stage… I had no idea. And that made me wonder why no one gave me a heads up that that could happen. Had I been educated on that, I would have reached out sooner. I was so confident and happy the first year and a half of my daughter’s life, but when 18 months hit, it hit me like a load of bricks. I just had no idea that I could go from loving life to feeling like that so far into my post partum period.

[@anastaciakapus]

Thank you for this!😢❤

[@madiArabella]

Thank you so so much for talking about this so openly. I needed this today thank you ❤

[@alianasablone444]

❤ thank you for talking about this!

[@TheresaMarie9]

This couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks for doing what you do. So much love and respect for you two❤

[@AliciaBeck-j2t]

Thank you for this video, it's great to hear that the feeling that a mother has is OK, and that everything you do to feel better is a great way to be a mom for your child

[@Jessi8375]

As someone experiencing PPD thank you for sharing this. It is so helpful and important to hear others' experiences and insight please share more ❤️