Motherhood

Body Image Motherhood Parenting 

I Call My Daughter A Princess, And No I’m Not Ashamed

January 30, 2017February 1, 2017 Kimberly Zapata beauty, identity, raising girls

By Kimberly Zapata I’ll never forget the day I found out I was having a little girl. I mean, how

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Mental Health Motherhood News Postpartum Depression 

Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding Pressures Caused Wife to Take Her Life

January 29, 2017January 25, 2017 Kimberly Zapata breastfeeding, perinatal mood disorder, suicide

When 32-year-old Florence Leung gave birth to her first child, she didn’t know what to expect. Of course, she may

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Motherhood Parenting 

Thanks To My Toddler’s Tantrums I Now Know How To Manage My Anger

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Kimberly Zapata anger management, kids

By Kimberly Zapata It is strange how silent and still my house becomes at nap time. The blinds are closed,

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Depression Mental Health Motherhood Postpartum Depression 

Why I Didn’t Tell Anyone About My Postpartum Depression

November 14, 2016November 3, 2016 Kimberly Zapata maternal mental health, ppd

By Kimberly Zapata I knew I was struggling with postpartum depression when my daughter was just six weeks old. I

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Motherhood Parenting 

My Toddler May Just Be The Most Empathetic Person I Know

November 8, 2016December 6, 2016 Kimberly Zapata compassion, empathy, toddler

I am not exaggerating when I say my daughter is a sweetheart. I mean, she’s also smart, strong, sassy, and

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Motherhood Parenting 

Today I Did Nothing, And That Was Everything

November 7, 2016October 27, 2016 Kimberly Zapata love, raising girls, raising kids

By Kimberly Zapata I woke at 5:30 this morning. I had planned to get up early—I had dishes to wash,

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Depression Mental Health Motherhood 

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 Kimberly Zapata health, self-care, wellness

By Kimberly Zapata “If I go out on a run,” I said. “I am taking time away from my family. If

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