Blog for Moms

Grab a coffee, your favourite cookie and read Kayla’s blog posts (they are more helpful than scrolling!).
You’ll find resources, therapeutic exercises, and more!

Everyone’s Favourites

Chill Like a Mother Podcast + Art as Therapy Blog for Mothers
You’re Not Losing Yourself Mama- You’re Just Not Making Time for You (Here’s How to Fix That)
You’re Not Losing Yourself Mama- You’re Just Not Making Time for You (Here’s How to Fix That)
42. 9 Ways Expressive Art Therapy is Magic and Makes Mom-Life More Bearable with Catherine Mellinger
42. 9 Ways Expressive Art Therapy is Magic and Makes Mom-Life More Bearable with Catherine Mellinger
38. Expressive Art Therapy for Motherhood: One Mom's Story
38. Expressive Art Therapy for Motherhood: One Mom's Story

All Blog Posts

Featured
The Magic Maker Trap: Ditch People-Pleasing This Christmas
The Magic Maker Trap: Ditch People-Pleasing This Christmas
The Ultimate People Pleaser’s Guide to a Chill Christmas
The Ultimate People Pleaser’s Guide to a Chill Christmas
Why Feeling Your Feelings Doesn't Suck as Much as You Think
Why Feeling Your Feelings Doesn't Suck as Much as You Think
Art Journal Exercise: When Finding “Me Time” Feels Impossible
Art Journal Exercise: When Finding “Me Time” Feels Impossible
You’re Not Losing Yourself Mama- You’re Just Not Making Time for You (Here’s How to Fix That)
You’re Not Losing Yourself Mama- You’re Just Not Making Time for You (Here’s How to Fix That)
3 Steps to Handle Tears and Guilt At Drop Offs
3 Steps to Handle Tears and Guilt At Drop Offs
Loving Kindness - Guided Meditation for Moms
Loving Kindness - Guided Meditation for Moms
Calm Your Mind - Guided Meditation for Moms
Calm Your Mind - Guided Meditation for Moms
49. 4 Steps to Find Your Spark As a Busy Mom in 30 Minutes
49. 4 Steps to Find Your Spark As a Busy Mom in 30 Minutes
Mellow the Meltdowns: A Free Co-Regulation Course For Moms
Mellow the Meltdowns: A Free Co-Regulation Course For Moms
Get Your Spark Back: 5 Art Journal Activities For too-tired-to-think Moms
Get Your Spark Back: 5 Art Journal Activities For too-tired-to-think Moms
30 Creative Prompts for Maternal Mental Health
30 Creative Prompts for Maternal Mental Health
43. Cranky Mom Syndrome: How to be more flexible with unknowns with Catherine Mellinger
43. Cranky Mom Syndrome: How to be more flexible with unknowns with Catherine Mellinger
Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms
Rediscovering Your Authentic Self: Art Journal Exercise for Moms
42. 9 Ways Expressive Art Therapy is Magic and Makes Mom-Life More Bearable with Catherine Mellinger
42. 9 Ways Expressive Art Therapy is Magic and Makes Mom-Life More Bearable with Catherine Mellinger
Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope
Six Mom Rage Triggers and How To Cope
38. Expressive Art Therapy for Motherhood: One Mom's Story
38. Expressive Art Therapy for Motherhood: One Mom's Story
How do pregnant moms avoid newborn sleep deprivation? With a plan!
How do pregnant moms avoid newborn sleep deprivation? With a plan!
Welcome Package: Expressive Art Therapy Client Kit for Moms
Welcome Package: Expressive Art Therapy Client Kit for Moms
Five things I wish I knew before giving birth, as a social worker
Five things I wish I knew before giving birth, as a social worker
Breaking the Parenting Mold - Redefining Roles and Reclaiming Sanity with Kayla Huszar
Breaking the Parenting Mold - Redefining Roles and Reclaiming Sanity with Kayla Huszar
Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother
Emotional Regulation: What does it mean to be chill like a mother
3 Tips to Emotionally Regulate When You're a Busy Mom
3 Tips to Emotionally Regulate When You're a Busy Mom
7 truths about the fourth trimester (and what you can do to be ready for life with a newborn)
7 truths about the fourth trimester (and what you can do to be ready for life with a newborn)
Recovering from Childbirth: What to expect for pregnant moms
Recovering from Childbirth: What to expect for pregnant moms
10 things that might be more important then the nursery, according to a therapist
10 things that might be more important then the nursery, according to a therapist
Six Essential Steps After Taking a Pregnancy Test
Six Essential Steps After Taking a Pregnancy Test
How do I know if my anxiety is too much? Recognizing and overcoming anxiety in pregnancy
How do I know if my anxiety is too much? Recognizing and overcoming anxiety in pregnancy
How to use therapeutic art journaling to find yourself again in postpartum
How to use therapeutic art journaling to find yourself again in postpartum
Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind
Three secrets to getting through toddler bedtimes without losing your mind