21 May 2025

DayDot launches new maternal mental health planner with APP

We're delighted to have worked in partnership with DayDot to develop a beautiful maternal mental health planner - a gentle, reflective, supportive space designed to support new parents through the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Tara and Chris with their child, holding a copy of the maternal mental health planner

DayDot is a journal company created in 2023 by husband and wife team Chris and Tara from Northern Ireland. Tara is part of the APP network and their journey began after Tara was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis following the birth of her second child in 2021.

During her illness Tara says she clung to her journal, writing everything down. However, as her recovery progressed, she found it difficult to continue journaling, a practice she had maintained since 2008. She tried bullet journaling and planners with daily prompts, but none of them seemed to be the right fit for her. She felt the creativity was either too much or not enough, and the structure was too rigid, and for her, missing a day would ruin the entire week! Chris and Tara wanted a solution that would allow the user to take days off, focus on manageable tasks, and emphasise the positivity of each day. They decided to create DayDot Journals, a unique blend of structure and flexibility, which aim to empower users to make the most of their time while nurturing their creativity and well-being.

Tara says:

"APP were there for me when I didn’t believe I could ever feel happy again. I wouldn’t be here without them. This planner is my thank you — and a promise to other mums that they're not alone."

Image of a colourful hard back journal on a wooden desk

Created in collaboration with DayDot Journals and Action on Postpartum Psychosis, all profits from this planner go directly to APP — helping fund vital support for families experiencing postpartum psychosis.

The planner is aimed not just at those who have experienced postpartum psychosis, but for any mother navigating the emotional landscape of early motherhood.

They can be purchased directly from DayDot, and are available with the maternal mental health planner, or simply with a plain lined or dot grid paper interior.