This episode is the second in our identity crisis series, which is about what it feels like when our kids go to school. Maybe you were a stay-at-home mom, and now your kids are gone during the day. What now? Maybe you work a 9-5 and your schedule has to adapt to school hours, and who you are in your career has to shift. One question I see asked all the time in my mom groups is: I’m traveling with my kids, what are all your tips and tricks?! I love that we are doing this episode! I have asked a couple of friends who I know travel with kids regularly for some tips, so we will share those too!

Or maybe you are a new mom and sending your baby to daycare. That is a tough transition, and you’re trying to make sure you are making the right choice for yourself and your baby. Before having that baby, decisions were so much easier because they involved one less person, and for that matter, one person who can’t make decisions on their own. This could mean part-time daycare or jumping right into full-time daycare. There are so many emotions that come with that.

Just know that you are not alone!

About 70% of mothers report feeling a loss of purpose or direction when children first go to school full-time.

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In this episode, we are starting a new series all about identity crises. We’ll explore three different phases of life that all involve a shift in who we are as mothers and as women. We are starting with the change that comes when we become mothers, the birth and postpartum phase. The next two episodes we go into when our kids start school and when we become empty nesters (someday for us!)

In reality, around 10–20% of mothers experience clinically significant postpartum depression (World Health Organization).

Postpartum & Birth Resources:

✨ These resources are not a substitute for medical care, but they’re a great place to start if you’re looking for support.

👉 These are also resources we wish we had known about during our own postpartum journeys. You’re not alone. 💛

General Support & Education

• Postpartum Support International (PSI): www.postpartum.net – Free resources, peer support, and access to mental health professionals.
  📞 Helpline (call or text): 1-800-944-4773 (English & Español)

• The Fourth Trimester Project: www.newmomhealth.com – Research-backed info and tools for the first 12 weeks after birth.

• Evidence Based Birth: www.evidencebasedbirth.com – Articles, podcasts, and resources on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

Mental Health & Community

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org – For immediate mental health support.
  📞 Dial or text 988 anytime.
• The Motherhood Center: www.themotherhoodcenter.com – Virtual therapy and support groups for pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
• Postpartum Progress: www.postpartumprogress.com – Community and resources for postpartum depression, anxiety, and related challenges.

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In today’s episode, we’re continuing our conversation on traveling with kids! This time, we’re sharing some of the best places to go based on your kids’ ages, the benefits of traveling as a family, and a few of our favorite travel tips. Plus—we’re excited to kick off a brand-new recurring segment you won’t want to miss!

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