CENTERED MAMAS RAISE HEALTHY VIBRANT KIDS.

FIRST, LET'S GET YOU THERE.

HEY, MAMA.


As a working mom, it’s hard not to feel conflicted. If you’re killing it at work, you feel like you’re not being the mom you think you should be. If you’re focused on your kids, your work begins to feel the strain.


Somewhere in all of the daily chaos, you’re supposed to “get back your pre-baby body” in two days, but also love your body at every stage. Manage your house, but also split things equitably with your partner. Find quality child care, but also still have a savings account. Be a good sister, daughter, wife, friend. 

 

Oh, and obviously self-care like it’s your job.

 

Every day you feel pulled in a million directions. And like you don’t really own your life.


Mama, I’ve been there and I can tell you that a life that’s truly centered changes all that.

I'm Dr. Whitney Casares.


At Modern Mommy Doc, we care about your kids. But we care just as much about you. Because when you take better care of yourself, you can take better care of everyone and everything else.


I’m a private-practice pediatrician, an AAP Spokesperson & Published Author, Podcast Host, Medical Review Board Advisor for Prevention Magazine, and a mom to two young girls in Portland, Oregon. My mission is to help working moms break the cycle of burnout in parenting and shift their focus to their own health and well-being so they can create a sense of balance that fosters greater joy in every area of their lives.


Between our weekly newsletters, podcast episodes, a
nd the Modern Mamas Club, you're sure to get more centered in your life and in motherhood. Get started with our latest blog.


By A Working Mom Life You Want February 8, 2024
Hard truth, Mama. You may be wasting your life. Work-life balance is actual crap. A lopsided scale doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong–it just means you’re a real human. Sure, a picture-perfect life sounds great. But not at the cost of empty, shallow relationships masquerading as peace.

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By A Working Mom Life You Want February 8, 2024
Hard truth, Mama. You may be wasting your life. Work-life balance is actual crap. A lopsided scale doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong–it just means you’re a real human. Sure, a picture-perfect life sounds great. But not at the cost of empty, shallow relationships masquerading as peace.

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The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast helps working moms say "no" to unrealistic expectations for a perfectly-balanced life and say "yes" to what really matters. You'll hear inspiring interviews with experts in each of the core areas modern working moms who parent with intention know are critical for success – dreaming big, spending time on things that matter, making space for themselves, investing in their mental and physical health, parenting in partnership, and being intentional about the way they parent their kids.



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By Your Working Mom Life May 29, 2025
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What if complete control over our kids' screen use isn't the answer?
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Time for a little less athleisure wear, and a little more style.
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Raising confident kids starts in the....kitchen?! Yep, you heard that right.

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THE TANTRUM SURVIVAL GUIDE


IN THESE DAILY MINI-MAIL EMAILS:


You'll get direct pep talks from Dr. Whitney each morning for a week, learning how to make sense of our kids’ complicated emotions and how to best respond to tantrums when they happen, and how to get them to stop. Get ready for complete confidence in your parenting game.

SUSTAINABLE SELF-CARE GUIDE


IN THIS FREE DOWNLOAD:


You'll have a space to reflect on your life so far, then determine your barriers and your goals moving forward. We'll guide you through finding a self-care regimen that works for you, your family, and your schedule so you can make your comeback plan, Mama!

PREPPING FOR BABY MINI MAIL


IN THESE DAILY MINI-MAIL EMAILS:


Congratulations! You're having a baby! Take a journey with Dr. Whitney as you learn her best advice in prepping for your new baby! Each day you'll get digestible lessons and tips to help lead you into motherhood with confidence and way less stress! You'll be so glad you signed up, Mama!

THRIVING, NOT SURVIVING GUIDE


IN THIS FREE DOWNLOAD:


You'll learn six powerful exercises to help you choose how to live and parent the way you want to, discover how to boldly say “yes” to things that matter and “no” to things that don’t, and identify intentional ways to prioritize taking care of yourself as you take care of everything else.


Finally, a manual for working mamas.

What if there was a guide to help you re-envision and reprioritize your life?

Learn how to thrive—not just survive—as a modern mom. You love your kids. You’re proud of your professional accomplishments. You've got hobbies and friends.


And you’re tired. So tired.


Working moms often feel like they’re doing all the things, but none of them well. In "The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting Without Losing Yourself," you’ll learn to:

Set Priorities + Cultivate Self-care

Establish a Parenting Partnership

Delegate and Automate

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