1. “What’s Happened to My Head?”: “Mom Brain” and How CBT Can Help

2. “What’s Happened to My Heart?”: Understanding the Emotional Roller-Coaster Ride of Motherhood

3. “Who Am I Now That I’m a Mom?”: Redefining Who You Are and How You Work

4. “Why Can’t I Stop Worrying?”: How to Cope When You Sweat the Small (and Big) Stuff

5. “Why Don’t I Feel Safe?”: Managing Fears about Injury, Illness, and Other Threats

6. “How Can I Possibly Find Time to Shower When I Have to Take My Toddler to Her French Lessons?”: Taking Care of Yourself While You’re Taking Care of Your Kids

7. “Why Can’t My Life Be More Instagrammable?”: Coping with Comparison-Making and Social Media

8. “Why Can’t I Mom Perfectly?”: What to Do When You Expect Too Much of Yourself

9. “How Can I Nurture My Relationship When I’m Busy Nurturing This Kid?”: Navigating Changes and Challenges with Your Partner

10. “Who’s the Mother Here?”: Coping with Extended Family

11. “Where Has My Social Life Gone?”: Fitting Friendships into Your New Life

12. “Why Isn’t Anyone Having Fun?”: Surviving Vacations, Holidays, and Special Events with Young Kids

Appendix: Values Worksheet

Resources

Index