It’s no secret that I have a diagnosed mental illness, and that I have two young children (after years of deliberation and prayer). Come with me on this unique journey through motherhood while suffering with mental illness – perhaps we can offer each other some help and experience, as we learn along the way.
The Spotlight
Reader favorite articles from all over the motherhood page of All Behind A Smile, or articles you simply shouldn’t miss.
Momcozy VS Willow Wearable Pumps
Choosing the right wearable pump based on what's important to you
Christian Perspective on Mom Guilt
A Biblical message with a reminder of whose strength we rely on
Becoming a Hybrid Mama
Stay-at-home mama, work-from-home mama, or a mix of both? You decide.
The Main Event
Motherhood +
Are you a mama that struggles with mental illness? You’re in the right place. Eventually, that will be primarily what you’ll find here at All Behind A Smile.
- Transitioning to Motherhood Changed My Life
- When Psychosis Said My Son Wasn’t Real
- Giving Up My Favorite Songs for Motherhood
- Psychiatric Medications and Breastfeeding
- Managing Intrusive Thoughts as a Mama
- Peripartum Depression
- Questions to Ask Before Having Children
- Why We Decided We Wanted Children (Despite Mental Illness)
Plain Parenting
Just want to talk about parenting without all of the other stuff? These are the articles for you.
- Child Free Does Not Equal Unable to Parent
- Be Authentic While Imitating Christ
- Deciding What is Hype Versus What Is Important
- Why You Should Consider Implementing Book Time for Kids
- How to Tame Kids Toys After Downsizing
- The Best Tip for Downsizing Kids Toys
- Learning the Fruit of the Spirit Through Journaling
- Getting More Use From Your Prayer Journal
- Reinventing Yourself After Motherhood
- Why Start Cloth Diapering
- Potty Training Mistakes
- How We Are Filling Our Time With Living
- How Screen Time Helped My Toddler
- Why I Changed My Mind About Screen Time
- Christian Perspective on Mom Guilt
- Recognizing Distracted Parenting
- Being Productive with Young Children Around
- Toddler Road Trip Prep
- Baby Road Trip Prep
- Why I Haven’t Given Up on Baby Wearing
- Losing Your Mind Over Potty Training
- Why Washing Bottles is Bittersweet
- Why I Changed My Mind About Pacifiers
- Momcozy VS Willow Wearable Pumps
- Co-Parenting Give and Take
- Why I Switched to a Hands-Free Pump
- Schedule Revamp
- Why Sleep Training?
- Reframing Your Time
- What It’s Like Failing to Breastfeed
- Starting with a Birthing Center
- Nine Months to Prepare
- Packing for a Birthing Center VS Hospital
- Why I Don’t Identify as a Parent (Yet)
- Pumping and Not Giving Up
- Best Parenting Tips (So Far)
- Why I Kept Working After My First Child Was Born
- Parenting When You Can’t Call in Sick
- Becoming a Hybrid Mama
- Restoring Sanity from Overwhelm
- Changing Your Mind about the Baby Stage
- Preparing for Motherhood
- From Clueless to Developing Nurturing Instincts
Crossing Over
Motherhood, Trim Healthy Mama Style! These articles relate motherhood AND the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle.
‘Tis the Season
Anything primarily parenting + seasonal is in this category
