Ashley Tisdale embraces self‑care amid 'toxic' mom group fallout

Ashley Tisdale French is prioritizing wellness and balance after publicly opening up about her struggles with a ‘toxic’ mom group.

On January 13, the High School Musical alum shared a series of Instagram Stories documenting a spa day complete with massage and facial treatments.

“Just a little massage and facial day,” she captioned one post.

She also thanked her friend Sara Chase for the treat.

Other slides showed sunlight streaming through linen curtains, a bonsai tree, and meditation bowls as all part of her serene self‑care setting.

The mother of two recently sparked conversation with her viral essay for The Cut, titled Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group.

In the piece, Tisdale reflected on how her search for connection after becoming a parent led her to join a mom group.

She later found the dynamic shifting into 'mean‑girl behavior'.

She explained that while the moms weren’t inherently toxic the group culture became unhealthy.

The toxicity led her to walk away.

Tisdale had first addressed the issue in December 2025 with a candid blog post, You’re Allowed to Leave Your Mom Group.

It resonated widely with parents navigating similar experiences.

“When I became a mom, I craved connection almost as much as I craved sleep,” she wrote.

“But here’s the thing nobody prepared me for: Mom groups can turn toxic.”