Parenting can be overwhelming so you must learn to give yourself permission to take breaks and not feel guilty about it. #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning entertainment journalist, Leslie Anne Bruce, joins us today to share what she has learned over the years as a mother and author of the Unpacified parenting blog.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• You can have a bad day and still be a good parent
• Parenthood is about trial and error and that's ok. Nobody comes with a manual on how to be a parent.
• Should there always be so much guilt if moms choose to go back to work?
• How can you find the balance between taking care of yourself and taking care of your child?
• What are "Wellness Breaks" and how can taking them make you a better parent?
• Why some women choose to breastfeed and others bottle feed and why either choice is fine
• What breastfeeding cane affect your mood
• What psychological and physical changes women go through after pregnancy and birth. Is postpartum depression a real thing?

Resources Mentioned

Instagram: @leslieannebruce

www.unpacified.com

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