Motherhood in the Digital Age: Navigating Screen Time and Doomscrolling Motherhood in the digital age is complex. Many moms struggle with their own screen time while simultaneously trying to manage their children's use of screens. Between social media, 24/7 news cycles, endless notifications, and the highly addictive habit of doomscrolling, it’s never been easier to feel overstimulated, distracted, and disconnected from ourselves and from the people we care most about. If you

Motherhood today is filled with immense pressure to meet high expectations. Mothers are expected to "do it all" with little social or structural support in place. They carry the mental load and emotional labor of raising children, are expected to perfectly balance work and home responsibilities, care for aging parents, enjoy every moment with their child, and feel guilty if they even think about prioritizing their own needs. Despite the exhaustion moms feel from trying to ple

Going on retreats has become a regular part of my self-care plan and has been transformative for both my personal and professional growth and healing journey. Over the last several years, it's become something I prioritize at least once or twice a year. Each time I return home, I feel more grounded and whole. I have more patience for myself and others. I have more mental clarity and feel more connected to my purpose and who I am beneath the noise and demands of everyday life.

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