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
When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much, Creativity Can Bring You Back to Yourself
When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much, Creativity Can Bring You Back to Yourself
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
Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Anxious Moms
Out of Your Head, Onto the Page: 5 Therapeutic Art Prompts for Anxious Moms
Creative Coping Tool for Anxious Moms: Riding the Waves
Creative Coping Tool for Anxious Moms: Riding the Waves
Mom-Anxiety: Oh, I Know That B*tch All to Well
Mom-Anxiety: Oh, I Know That B*tch All to Well
Motherhood, Burnout, and the Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone
Motherhood, Burnout, and the Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone
70. ADHD Mom Identity Crisis: A Raw Guide to Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood
70. ADHD Mom Identity Crisis: A Raw Guide to Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood
69. Moms, You’re Doing It Backwards: Joy First, Then Everything Else (2 of 2)
69. Moms, You’re Doing It Backwards: Joy First, Then Everything Else (2 of 2)
67. Sensory Overload in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like You're Losing It and How to Find More Calm
67. Sensory Overload in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like You're Losing It and How to Find More Calm
Start an Art Journal as a Mom: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Start an Art Journal as a Mom: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
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
When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much, Creativity Can Bring You Back to Yourself
When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much, Creativity Can Bring You Back to Yourself
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 Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’)
How Art Journaling Lightens the Mental Load of Motherhood (Even If You’re Not ‘Creative’)
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