The Transition to Parenthood

An 8-Week Support Series for Moms

Real talk. Real tools. Real support — for every stage of your motherhood journey.

Becoming a mother changes everything. This 8-week series is designed to give moms a safe, supportive space to talk about the realities of parenthood, connect with others, and learn practical strategies to care for themselves while caring for their families.

Each session is 45 minutes, meets every other Friday, and is offered at two times:

  • 12:00–12:45 pm PT (3:00–3:45 pm ET) led by Melissa Morgan

  • 6:00–6:45 pm PT (9:00–9:45 pm ET) led by Ebony Staten

Small groups of no more than 10 moms ensure an intimate, supportive environment.

*BONUS: At each session, one participant will be randomly selected to win a gift card (Instacart, Amazon, UberEats, and more)

What to Expect Each Week

This isn’t a class — it’s a circle of support. Each 45-minute session includes guided discussion, reflection prompts, and practical tools to help you care for yourself while caring for your family.

✨ You’ll walk away with:

✔️ A deeper understanding of yourself

✔️ Tools to manage stress, anxiety, and mom guilt

✔️  Connection with other moms who understand your journey

What We'll Cover (Week by Week)

    • Deconstructing societal expectations of perfect parenting

    • Embracing imperfections and finding confidence in your own style

    • Practicing self-compassion as a mom

    • Naming realistic concerns vs. irrational worries

    • Addressing anxiety in parenthood

    • Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques

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    • Understanding the roots of mom guilt

    • Exploring cultural and societal pressures

    • Tools for coping and reclaiming joy in motherhood

    • Navigating shifts in intimacy after baby

    • Maintaining emotional and physical closeness with your partner

    • Open discussion on challenges and successes

    • Balancing career and parenthood demands

    • Managing workplace stress and expectations

    • Supporting family dynamics through the shift

    • Navigating body changes during and after pregnancy

    • Promoting self-love and acceptance

    • Building long-term confidence and positive self-esteem

    • Identifying and cultivating a circle of support

    • The role of family, friends, and community

    • Strategies for asking for and receiving help

Meet Your Facilitators

Melissa Morgan, LPC, CPCS

12:00 PM PT GROUP

Melissa is a licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health specialist passionate about supporting Black mothers through the transitions of early motherhood.

Ebony Staten, apcc

6:00 PM PT GROUP

Ebony brings deep experience in community-based care, with a warm, affirming approach that centers your lived experience.

Quick Facts (At a Glance)

  • Length: 8 weeks (every other Friday)

  • Time: 45 minutes per session

  • Options:

    • 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET with Melissa

    • 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET with Ebony

  • Format: Zoom (link sent after registration)

  • Eligibility: Moms only

  • Bonus: Weekly gift card giveaways

Community Guidelines

Be kind and supportive

Speak from your own experience

Respect confidentiality — what’s shared here, stays here.

Take what helps, leave the rest.

Camera on or off — whatever makes you comfortable.

What moms are saying

  • “Every session gave me one thing to carry into my week — and that one thing made a big difference.”
    -Second-Time Mom, Virtual Group

  • “Hearing other Black moms say things I thought I was alone in made me feel so seen. I didn’t know how badly I needed that.”
    -Postpartum Mom, Georgia

  • "This group was my weekly reset. I didn’t feel alone anymore."
    -New Mom, Georgia

  • "I could finally be honest about how hard motherhood is — without being judged."
    -First-Time Mom, California