Kate Rope

Kate's work has appeared in The New York Times, Real Simple, CNN.com, Shape, Glamour UK, BabyCenter, Parade, Parenting and more. She is the author of "Strong as a Mother: How to Stay Happy, Healthy, and (Most Importantly) Sane from Pregnancy to Parenthood. The Only Guide to Taking Care of YOU!" and co-author of "The Complete Guide to Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:Everything You Need to Know to Make the Best Choices for You and Your Baby." You can find out more about Kate at http://katerope.com/

Your 25 Most Anxiety-Ridden Questions About School This Fall, Answered

There is no “first day of school” chalkboard big enough to capture the complexities of sending your kids to school — or keeping them home — during a global pandemic. Whether your school is holding in-person or remote classes or a hybrid of the two,…

By Kate Rope

Moms Are Under Immense Stress Right Now. Here's How To Cope.

This is hard. Like, really hard. Parents across the country are home with their children, attempting to work and homeschool and keep everyone fed and bathed and happy, all while we manage fears about our health, money, and what the future holds. In…

By Kate Rope

Ready For Child Number 2? Here's How To Prepare Mentally

After having postpartum anxiety once, I knew to be ready the second time. And what I learned can help any mom have a strong start. I always wanted to have two kids, but after experiencing crippling postpartum anxiety with my first, it took a long…

By Kate Rope

Down With The Cult Of Perfect Motherhood

It feels like a change is coming. This year, the conversation around maternal health and motherhood has grown louder, has pushed past its usual bounds. Mothers and fathers are talking openly about the unrealistic expectations they face, the lack of…

By Kate Rope