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U.S. Mothers Have It the Worst When It Comes to Work-Life Balance, Research Says

By Rasha Ali — 2019

Moms want to do it all, but even when they do it comes at a detriment to their mental health.

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The Extra Stigma of Mental Illness for African-Americans

Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.

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Dana Givens
2020
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Motherhood Is Hard to Get Wrong. So Why Do So Many Moms Feel So Bad About Themselves?

Motherhood is supposed to be all about love and joy. So why do so many moms feel so bad?

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Claire Howorth
2017
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New Mothers Are Lonely During Coronavirus. Mom-Shaming on Social Media Is Making It Worse.

The pandemic has exacerbated the isolation of early motherhood; some apps are trying to create a safer space for new moms.

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Julie Jargon
2021
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Partying to Parenting: Mom Shame Made Me Question Everything About Myself

I never felt much shame until I had my child.

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Liz Tracy
2019
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Why Shaming Your Children Is a Bad Idea and What You Can Do Instead

As parents, we need to step off our pedestal, stop dominating our kids, and instead treat them as we like to be treated. After all, do you like being shamed? Does it bring out the best in you?

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Shefali Tsabary
2015
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How Children Develop Toxic Shame

The mild feeling of shame — the prefrontal cortex clutch shifting — is how kids learn to shift themselves from "forbidden" behavior to acceptable behavior.

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Laura Markham, Ph.D.
2016
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Why Shaming Your Kids Isn't Effective Discipline

Here's what you need to know about shaming your kids online and in public, including examples of shaming words that single parents, in particular, should avoid.

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Jennifer Wolf
2020
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Your Brain on Guilt and Shame

Guilt and shame can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia, but they also nudge us to behave better. Research suggests that they serve an important, adaptive function important for human survival.

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Eve Glicksman
2019
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Why Shame and Guilt Are Functional for Mental Health

At the end of the day, guilt and shame are crucial social emotions, as they keep people from acting in pure self-interest.

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Joaquin Selva
2020
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Talking with My Children About Sex Without Shame

I wanted to give them better than what I had. It wasn't easy.

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Nadia Bolz-Weber
2019
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