Learn with tara
Insights, stories, and resources for mothers on their journey through matrescence and beyond.
What Dads Need to Know About 'Mommy Brain', Pt 1
Becoming a mother isn't just a new role — it's a fundamental neurobiological transformation comparable to puberty in its scope and impact. Here's what partners need to understand about these changes.
Hey Sis, Maybe Don't Join that Online Mom Group
Online mom groups have become fertile ground for information overload, worst-case-scenario thinking, and pseudoscience — creating unnecessary anxiety while potentially influencing critical parenting decisions.
How to Know When Baby Blues is Really Depression
While matrescence is challenging for most women, depression represents a clinical condition that goes beyond the normal adjustment process. Learn the key differences and when to seek support.
Is It Matrescence or Depression? What Every New Mother Should Know
Understanding the difference between normal matrescence and postpartum depression isn't just an academic distinction — it has profound implications for how we support new mothers.
Less Mom Guilt, More Mom Ambivalence
Research confirms that maternal ambivalence is not only normal but addressing it may actually be essential to maternal wellbeing. Learn why embracing the 'both/and' of motherhood can lead to a more authentic, sustainable motherhood experience.
Puberty for Moms: The Neuroscience of Mommy Brain
When we dismiss a new mother's cognitive changes as temporary 'baby brain' or 'mommy brain,' we trivialize one of the most significant neurobiological transformations in human experience. Recent research reveals that the maternal brain undergoes structural and functional changes comparable in magnitude to those occurring during puberty.
Finding Joy in Everyday Moments and Why it Matters for Your Baby
The advice to 'enjoy every moment' of early motherhood can feel invalidating when you're struggling. Learn how finding moments of joy amidst the challenges is crucial for both your well-being and your baby's development.
Matrescence: The Hidden Developmental Stage Every Mother Experiences
Discover the science behind matrescence - a profound developmental transition similar to adolescence that every mother experiences.
The Science of Sleep Deprivation in New Parents: What You Need to Know
Sleep deprivation is a universal challenge for new parents, with 70% of mothers reporting severe sleep issues in the first year postpartum. Learn how it affects your mental health and what you can do about it.