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When women are supported, the ripple effect reaches their families, homes, and future generations.

Motherhood changes everything. Your body, your mind, your relationships, your identity, your priorities, and the way you...
05/06/2026

Motherhood changes everything. Your body, your mind, your relationships, your identity, your priorities, and the way you move through the world.

And while motherhood can be beautiful and deeply meaningful, it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, exhausting, and emotionally heavy.

1 in 5 mothers experiences maternal mental health struggles, yet many women suffer quietly while continuing to care for everyone around them. Many are dealing with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, burnout, rage, intrusive thoughts, loneliness, or emotional exhaustion while still showing up every day.

I know because I’ve lived it.

I’ve been the mom who everyone thought was doing great while internally I was struggling more than anyone realized.

I was taking care of my kids.
Showing up for people.
Managing responsibilities.
Smiling.

But inside, I was anxious, depleted, emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from myself, and carrying more than my nervous system could handle.

For a long time, I thought I just needed to push through, or maybe I wasn’t really cut out to be a mom, even though I loved my kids deeply. What I actually needed was support, rest, nourishment, safe community, honesty, and space to care for myself too.

Healing didn’t happen overnight, and it wasn’t one single thing that changed everything. It was small, intentional shifts over time.

Getting outside more.
Movement.
Boundaries.
Community.
Supporting my body through nourishment.
Learning to regulate my nervous system.
Being able to speak honestly.
Feeling seen instead of judged.

And eventually, I found myself in a healthier, more grounded place.

That’s one of the reasons maternal mental health matters to me and why I care so much about having honest conversations around it and creating spaces where mothers feel safe, supported, informed, and less alone.

Because mothers deserve more than survival mode.

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day.

If you’re struggling right now, please know that healing and thriving are possible.

💜 Janelle Johngrass
Know Mommy Founder

✨ This one is big! I’ve been working on something behind the scenes for a while now, and I finally get to share it tomor...
04/30/2026

✨ This one is big!

I’ve been working on something behind the scenes for a while now, and I finally get to share it tomorrow.

It means a lot, and it’s going to open the door for more of what I’ve always dreamed Know Mommy would be.

Come back tomorrow! I can’t wait to share it with you.

💜 Janelle Johngrass
Know Mommy Founder

As a mom, I think about this a lot…the world we’re raising our kids in and the one we’ll eventually leave them.Caring fo...
04/22/2026

As a mom, I think about this a lot…the world we’re raising our kids in and the one we’ll eventually leave them.

Caring for our homes, our health, and our environment aren’t separate things. They’re connected.

We can only control so much, but what we can control still matters.

The water we drink. The products we bring into our homes. The choices we make day to day. It all matters.

It’s not about being perfect or doing everything “right.” It’s about small shifts that support our health and the world our kids are growing up in.

Here are a few simple ways we can care for our Earth (and our families) in everyday life:

▪️ Choose reusables when you can. Bags, bottles, containers. Less waste, less toxins.
▪️ Be mindful of what comes into your home. Cleaners, body care, food. Simpler and more natural goes a long way.
▪️ Support local when possible. Food, farms, small businesses.
▪️ Cut back where it makes sense. Water, energy, excess consumption. Turn things off when you’re not using them.
▪️ Get outside more. Fresh air, sunlight, dirt, grounding. Let your kids connect with nature, not just screens.
▪️ Grow something. Even if it’s just herbs on the counter.
▪️ Talk about it. Awareness starts at home.

You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight. Just start where you are, with what you can.

Because the little things we do every day add up. They’re shaping the world our kids will grow up in. And they’re watching.

🙏🏻 Thank you, Mother Earth, for all that you give us.

💜 Janelle Johngrass
Know Mommy

❓ What’s one small change you’ve made (or want to make) for your home or the planet?

04/22/2026

The Mom Circle at The Bunny Hive Huntsville that was scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd from 6-8pm has been canceled.

If you were planning to come, I’m so sorry for the change.

We do still have two more circles happening this month, and I’d truly love to see you at one of those.

💜 Janelle Johngrass
Know Mommy

Hey North Alabama mamas! 💜If you’ve been craving more connection, more support, or just a space to be around other moms ...
04/13/2026

Hey North Alabama mamas! 💜

If you’ve been craving more connection, more support, or just a space to be around other moms who get it, this is for you.

This month, we’re gathering for 3 Mom Circles + 1 New Family Circle around Huntsville and Madison.

Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or in the thick of motherhood, there’s a seat for you here.

Come as you are. No pressure. No expectations. Just real community, conversation, and support.

🫶🏻 Free to attend
🫶🏻 Kids are always welcome

📲 Tag a mom who should come with you. Let me if you have any questions.

Janelle Johngrass - Maternal Health 💜

April 2nd is World Autism Day. A day to bring more awareness and understanding.Autism shapes how someone experiences and...
04/02/2026

April 2nd is World Autism Day. A day to bring more awareness and understanding.

Autism shapes how someone experiences and interacts with the world. It’s a spectrum, which means every individual’s experience is different.

There’s still a lot of stigma and misunderstanding around autism. Some individuals may face challenges with communication, social settings, or sensory experiences. At the same time, they carry unique strengths, perspectives, and ways of seeing the world that deserve to be supported and celebrated.

We all have a role to play in creating more acceptance and inclusion.

If you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here are a few simple ways you can show up better:

▪️Educate yourself. Learn about autism and the wide range of experiences that exist.
▪️Use respectful, inclusive language. Speak about autism in a way that honors each individual instead of labeling or limiting them.
▪️Practice patience and empathy. Not everyone experiences the world the same way.
▪️Advocate for inclusion. In schools, workplaces, and in your everyday spaces.
▪️Celebrate differences. They are part of what makes our world unique.

As a mom raising and supporting a child on the spectrum, I see this every day. I see how deeply our kids feel, how hard they try, and how often they’re misunderstood. I also see how much they have to offer when they’re supported.

We need more understanding, more patience, more support, and definitely more resources. We also need more spaces where our kids don’t have to question if they belong, they just know they do.

💜 Janelle |

If this is part of your story too, you’re not alone in it. You can drop a 🌎 below so we can find each other here.

03/20/2026

Seasons shift and so do we.

This time of year always feels like a natural check-in. Not to overhaul your life, just to pause for a minute and come back to yourself.

How am I really doing? What’s working? What’s not?

At , wellness isn’t about doing everything right. It’s about paying attention to your mental and physical health, the choices you’re making every day, and how you’re showing up for yourself and your family.

Some days you’ll feel aligned. Some days will feel messy. That doesn’t mean you’re failing, it just means you’re human.

I’ve had seasons that felt chaotic and heavy, and others that felt light and beautiful. Both are part of it.

You don’t have to be a perfect mom. Just one who keeps coming back to what matters.

Small, intentional choices add up. You can move forward with confidence, one step at a time.

What season are you in right now? I’d love to hear.

🌿 Happy Spring Equinox

💜 Janelle |

We need your help! Even if you don’t live in Huntsville, as a mom what time would you choose for an outdoor event?Commen...
03/16/2026

We need your help!

Even if you don’t live in Huntsville, as a mom what time would you choose for an outdoor event?

Comment A, B, C, or D. 💬

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