Fall has always carried a sense of momentum. Companies often use Q3 and Q4 to set goals and make hiring decisions, which means it’s an ideal season to take stock of your own career trajectory. At the same time, the return to school brings structure — and with it, a chance to re-examine your priorities. Here are a few strategies for working mothers to help you shift from “back-to-school” overwhelm to “back-to-you” intention.

When we relaunched as The Alliance Center, I knew I wanted to recreate that same space for others. A place where mothers and birthing people could move, breathe, heal, and find each other.

The decision to incorporate yoga wasn’t just anecdotal. It was also informed by research. There is a growing body of evidence that supports the use of yoga in the perinatal period.

Join us for Prenatal Yoga or Baby & Me Yoga. Come exactly as you are—and leave feeling more grounded, supported, and seen.

hat do working moms really need? This spring, The Alliance Center and Intersection Coaching asked—and over 100 women answered.

From sleepless ambition to simmering burnout, moms across Fairfield County opened up about the emotional labor of balancing caregiving and careers. Their stories were honest, raw, and clear: support for mothers can’t stop after the first year. It has to evolve alongside them.

In this powerful conversation, Carolyn Kagan (Founder, The Alliance Center) and Ali Caravella (Founder, Intersection Coaching) explore the data, the stories, and the growing movement to create spaces where ambition and caregiving can coexist.

During the holidays, kinkeeping—the emotional labor of maintaining family traditions and connections—can feel overwhelming, especially for mothers. Tasks like coordinating schedules, managing gifts, and upholding traditions often fall on one person, making the season exhausting.

Learn about intrusive thoughts in motherhood: what they are, why they happen, and how to manage them. Intrusive thoughts are common postpartum and often tied to stress, hormones, and sleep deprivation. At The Alliance Center, we’re here to provide compassionate support.

The blog "The Intersection of Postpartum & Perimenopause" discusses the rising overlap of postpartum and perimenopausal symptoms as more women have children in their 30s and 40s. It highlights the hormonal challenges women face, such as mood swings, anxiety, and physical symptoms, due to fluctuating estrogen levels in both phases. The post explores how therapy and medication can help manage these symptoms, emphasizing the importance of support during these overlapping life transitions.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and maternal mental health is a critical issue. Suicide and overdose account for over 23% of postpartum deaths in the U.S., and 1 in 5 women in Connecticut experience perinatal mood or anxiety disorders (PMAD). The Alliance Center offers specialized mental health support for mothers, including therapy, skills-based support, and medication management. With resources like the Federal Mental Health Parity law and the 1-833-TLC-MAMA helpline, mothers can access the care they need. Learn more about how we’re supporting maternal mental health and suicide prevention.

Sometimes “guilty pleasures” are a lifeline.

Come join us to celebrate the 7th annual #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

and the movement to change the state of #BlackMaternalHealth!

Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, #BMHW24 is an

exciting week of activism, awareness, and community-building. Learn

more at blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw and get involved today!

HOW MY EXPERIENCE WITH A PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DIAGNOSIS HELPED ME TO BE A BETTER MOTHER...AND PRACTITIONER

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