Parenting happiness drops more than divorce - Here's what to know | ChicagoNOW

When a new baby arrives, parents are often told it’s the happiest time of their lives. But studies show the drop in happiness after having a baby is actually bigger than what people experience after unemployment, divorce, or even loss—yet we rarely talk about it. Lindsay Ambrose, a doula, and Arden Joy, a reiki master, are the authors of The Nurture Method show parents how to weave mindfulness into the everyday chaos of caring for a newborn.