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Twenty years ago, a typical summer schedule revolved around kids playing outside from sunup to sundown, with screens reserved for family movie nights or rainy days. Today, the digital world is just as formative to a child’s early development as the real world. Surprised? Not Dr. Lauren Loquasto, senior vice president and chief academic officer at The Goddard School, a leading early childhood education provider serving nearly 100,000 children across more than 680 schools nationwide.

The change in seasons is the perfect time to refresh your little one’s wardrobe. Summer calls for bright prints and colors and clothes that can withstand plenty of outdoor playtime. Enter CoComelon x SHEIN, a fun-filled selection of high-quality clothing and accessories inspired by the cheerful, musical world of the hit children’s series. The latest arrivals include matching two-piece sets, casual tops, pretty dresses, and summer sandals that blend functionality with design.

When you imagine postpartum depression (PPD), there’s a good chance the image that comes to mind is something like this: A woman in a drab outfit opens some gray curtains and peeks out at all the people outside looking happy. Laughing. Dancing. Maybe eating perfect salads. She’s forlorn, she looks miserable, and quite honestly, she’s probably nothing like you. And that’s the problem.

No two postpartum experiences look exactly alike. For some moms, the weeks after birth feel joyful and grounding. For others, they feel disorienting, lonely, overwhelming — or all of the above at once. And while every postpartum journey is different, hearing how other moms moved through it can make the hardest moments feel a little less isolating.

Feeding a baby sounds simple — until you're the one doing it at 3 a.m., squinting at an ingredient list and wondering what half of it actually means. Somewhere between the late-night feedings and the group chats and the rabbit holes, choosing a formula can start to feel like a much bigger decision than anyone warned you about. And honestly? It kind of is. Every infant formula on the shelf is designed to support your baby's growth — that part is non-negotiable and FDA-regulated.

The most meaningful support you can offer a new mom experiencing postpartum depression (PPD) is mental health care. There’s no substitute for real support, whether that’s good, old-fashioned therapy, or simply being seen and understood during a deeply overwhelming time. That said, small, thoughtful comforts can still go a long way. The right gift won’t fix everything, but it can make a struggling mom feel a little more cared for, a little more supported, and a little less alone.

Expectation versus reality in the postpartum period can be a shock, especially for new moms experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). Before birth, it’s easy to picture a catalog-perfect nursery, the best baby gear, and endless cozy snuggles. But once your baby arrives, those expectations don’t always match how you feel. Instead of instant connection, you might notice numbness, distance, or even a heaviness you didn’t anticipate.

Becoming a new mom? It’s like landing on a new planet and everyone is telling you how everything works — but nobody knows how anything works... for you. There are only so many recommendations and so much advice you can take before it all becomes overwhelming, and that’s especially true when it comes to motherhood-on-the-go.

You’ve spent 40 weeks (give or take) growing a whole human. Your body performed the ultimate biological magic trick, and since then, you’ve kept a tiny, demanding roommate fed, clothed, and relatively happy. By any objective standard, you are crushing it! So why, in the quiet moments between diaper changes, does it feel like you’re failing at everything?

When a new mom says she’s “fine,” it doesn’t always mean she is. Beneath the surface of feeding schedules, sleepy newborn cuddles, and daily routines, many women are quietly navigating exhaustion, overwhelm, and something harder to name. For some, that experience is postpartum depression (PPD). Studies show that one in eight women in the U.S. will experience it, yet many continue moving through their days, doing what needs to be done, even while something beneath the surface feels off.