Learn with tara

Insights, stories, and resources for mothers on their journey through matrescence and beyond.

Less Mom Guilt, More Mom Ambivalence

Less Mom Guilt, More Mom Ambivalence

Katrina Roundfield, PhD
May 19, 2025
Maternal Mental HealthPostpartumWellnessMotherhoodMotherhood Journey

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

Puberty for Moms: The Neuroscience of Mommy Brain

Katrina Roundfield, PhD
May 9, 2025
MatrescenceNeuroscienceMotherhoodPostpartumMental Health

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

Finding Joy in Everyday Moments and Why it Matters for Your Baby

Katrina Roundfield, PhD
April 8, 2025
MindfulnessPostpartumMatrescenceMental HealthMaternal HealthEarly Relational Health

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

Matrescence: The Hidden Developmental Stage Every Mother Experiences

Katrina Roundfield, PhD
March 24, 2025
MatrescenceMotherhoodWellnessPersonal Story

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

The Science of Sleep Deprivation in New Parents: What You Need to Know

Katrina Roundfield, PhD
March 23, 2025
SleepPostpartumMatrescenceMotherhoodMental Health

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.