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Word of the Week: Ethos
What guides your yeses and nos? Ethos invites you to slow down, listen, and live by what truly matters.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 13, 2025


Word of the Week: Susurrus
Waiting for change? Susurrus reminds us that transformation begins quietly. Like leaves before they fall.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 6, 2025


Kitchen Witchery 101: Everyday Magic in Your Kitchen
Turn your kitchen into a cozy fall sanctuary with herbs, tea rituals & simmer pots. Download our free Kitchen Witchery guide!

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 30, 2025


Word of the Week: Ataraxia
Is it possible to find peace? We're unpacking a Greek term meaning serene freedom from distress and discovering how we can make that feeling happening in our lives.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 29, 2025


HB1085: Why Mental Health Access in Illinois Matters – And How You Can Help
HB1085 could transform mental health access in Illinois by ensuring fair pay for therapists & reducing waitlists. Learn how to take action.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 23, 2025


Word of the Week: Hobnob
Hobnob. We're reviving this charming word to encourage you to connect with someone who lifts your spirits this week.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 22, 2025


Join MDW at the Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat hosted by My Recess Therapy and Rising Lights Project
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year and MDW is thrilled to partner with My Recess Therapy and Rising Lights Project for their annual Sensory & Allergy Friendly Inclusive Trunk-or-Treat event!

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 17, 2025


Word of the Week: Better
The relentless cultural call to improve every area of our lives - eat better, rest better, lead better - often leaving us exhausted and disconnected from what truly matters.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 15, 2025


Summer Hair Recovery
Hair feeling fried post-summer? 🌞 Discover Ren Jord’s scalp-to-strand reset for stronger, shinier, nourished hair this fall.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 10, 2025


Word of the Week: Fallibility
Mistakes are part of being human. Fallibility reminds us that with every misstep comes a chance to learn, repair, and grow.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 8, 2025


MDW September Mini Mag
Honest stories, practical support, and pretty things. All curated with care for women in transition.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 5, 2025


A Guide for Parents & Caregivers Supporting a Neurodiverse Teen
A supportive and free downloadable guide by Jackie Weber, LCSW, to help parents of neurodiverse teens navigate school, resources & self-care.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 3, 2025


Men's Mental Health Support Group at The Lewis, St. Charles
This month's meeting will be led by therapist Jeremy Tovmassian, LMFT, of Evergreen Counseling in Wheaton.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 3, 2025


Word of the Week: Risk
Risk isn’t recklessness. It’s choosing growth over comfort. This week, explore how brave steps build confidence and alignment.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 1, 2025


Word of the Week: Harvest
Waiting for your harvest? Growth is happening in the quiet seasons too—patience, lessons, and small steps all prepare your future self.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 25, 2025


6 Tips for Navigating Gender Identity in Relationships
Relationships grow when honesty leads the way. Guest columnist Robyn Ashbaugh, LMFT, shares how to navigate gender identity with compassion, curiosity, and love.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 21, 2025


Word of the Week: Rage
Rage isn’t just a meme-worthy meltdown. It’s a signal. A demand. A reminder that something feels off.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 18, 2025


Self-Care Isn’t a Spa Weekend (And Other Myths We’re Done Believing)
Self-care isn’t about escaping your life—it’s about making your life something you don’t need to escape from. And that starts with small, repeatable actions you can honestly fit into your day.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 15, 2025


Introducing the MDW Mental Health Advisory Board: Six Experts. One Mission. All for You.
This diverse, accomplished group of licensed mental health professionals is here to guide our mission with expertise, compassion, and courage. They’re not just advisors—they’re volunteers, offering their time, skills, and stories because they believe in the power of community care.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 15, 2025


Word of the Week: Intrepid
Being intrepid is about shifting how you approach challenges so they feel less like a wall to bang your head against—and more like a doorway you get to unlock.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 11, 2025
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