More Than Women’s Work

Health

Mothers Deserve to Feel Like Heroes of the Pandemic

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on February 5, 2021

The pandemic has pushed moms to their limit. Here's how to adopt a mindset that goes beyond simply hanging on, but rather reminds you of how incredible and inspiring you are.

The pandemic has pushed moms to their limit. Here's how to adopt a mindset that goes beyond simply hanging on, but rather reminds you of how incredible and inspiring you are.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

A Plea for Empathy and Compassion in the Time of COVID-19

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on October 9, 2020

Politicizing the pandemic has decreased trust and divided the nation. It's time to move forward with compassion and empathy.

Politicizing the pandemic has decreased trust and divided the nation. It's time to move forward with compassion and empathy.

Anxiety

Strategies for Single Moms Coping with Covid-19 Anxiety

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on June 6, 2020

Covid-19 is frightening and stressful. Here are six strategies to bolster your emotional wellbeing in this challenging time.

Covid-19 is frightening and stressful. Here are six strategies to bolster your emotional wellbeing in this challenging time.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Single Mom Stress Escalates With COVID-19

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on May 28, 2020

COVID-19 is making single motherhood even more challenging.

COVID-19 is making single motherhood even more challenging.

Divorce

Don't Feel Sorry for Children Flying Solo

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on January 7, 2020

Air travel can offer psychological perks to kids with parents who live apart.

Air travel can offer psychological perks to kids with parents who live apart.

Career

Navigate the Emotional Toll of Motherhood and Employment

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on October 3, 2019

Is the relentless quest to balance work and family threatening your mental health? Take steps to maintain equilibrium amid the daily juggle.

Is the relentless quest to balance work and family threatening your mental health? Take steps to maintain equilibrium amid the daily juggle.

Empathy

A Plea for Boundary Spanning

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on June 1, 2019

Tired of the "us versus them" mentality? Boundary spanning can help.

Tired of the "us versus them" mentality? Boundary spanning can help.

Guilt

Don’t Let “Mom Guilt” Make You a Worse Parent

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on February 22, 2019

Too many of us moms are plagued by mom guilt. Here’s what we can do about it.

Too many of us moms are plagued by mom guilt. Here’s what we can do about it.

Parenting

Learn from My Parenting Mistakes

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on October 26, 2018

A mom of five shares her parenting mistakes and offers hard earned tips about everyday discipline.

A mom of five shares her parenting mistakes and offers hard earned tips about everyday discipline.

Punishment

Staying Healthy Doesn’t Need to Feel Like a Punishment

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on August 22, 2018

Skip the extreme diets and the punishing workouts by following these tips for a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

Skip the extreme diets and the punishing workouts by following these tips for a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

Adolescence

10 Rules for Living With a Teenage Daughter

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on May 10, 2018

Aim for these parenting goals to support your teenage daughter’s independence.

Aim for these parenting goals to support your teenage daughter’s independence.

Bias

How Educational Bias Disadvantages Our Black Daughters

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on February 2, 2018

A glimpse at the way bias undermines the educational achievement of black girls.

A glimpse at the way bias undermines the educational achievement of black girls.

Relationships

Practice Self-Love to Become an Even Better Parent

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on November 28, 2017

Be the best parent you can be by loving yourself.

Be the best parent you can be by loving yourself.

Loneliness

Combatting the Loneliness of Transition

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on September 26, 2017

Five strategies to feel less lonely even in the midst of transition.

Five strategies to feel less lonely even in the midst of transition.

Are your kids obsessed with screen time? Here are steps to curb their addiction.

Sport and Competition

The Pros and Cons of Youth Sports Aren’t Only Physical

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on May 5, 2017

Are sports helping or hurting your child’s emotional well-being?

Are sports helping or hurting your child’s emotional well-being?

Parenting

Amp Up Your Parenting Power Through Fitness

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on April 6, 2017

Being a good parent is hard. Exercise can make you an even better one.

Being a good parent is hard. Exercise can make you an even better one.

Resilience

Prepare Your Child for College by Teaching Resilience

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on March 6, 2017

Is your high achieving high school student resilient enough for college?

Is your high achieving high school student resilient enough for college?

Anxiety

10 Anxiety Busters for Moms

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on February 7, 2017

How to keep anxiety low when political tensions are high.

How to keep anxiety low when political tensions are high.

Health

Emotional Hygiene for Single Mothers

Marika Lindholm Ph.D. on January 4, 2017

Need to boost your emotional well-being? Build yourself a psychological first aid kit.

Need to boost your emotional well-being? Build yourself a psychological first aid kit.