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Understanding Infertility: You’re Not Alone
If you've been trying to conceive and haven't gotten pregnant yet, you might be wondering if you're dealing with infertility. First, know that you're not alone—millions of people face this challenge. Second, support and hope are available. What Is Infertility?...
Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are and Why They Happen
As a therapist, a very common concern that I hear from clients is about unwanted, upsetting thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere. "Where did that thought come from?” people wonder. "Does this mean there is something wrong with me?" The anxiety these thoughts...
Managing Relationship Stress During Infertility
Infertility can affect more than your body, when you’re in the thick of it, you can feel like it seeps into every corner of your life, including your most intimate relationships. When your journey toward parenthood comes with the uncertainty of infertility, even the...
You’re a new Dad, now what?
Congratulations—you're a dad. That tiny human in your arms has just changed absolutely everything. If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and wondering if you’re cut out for this important and highly unfamiliar job--you're in good company. The Reality Check The first...
Finding Peace: How Meditation Can Help Ease Anxiety
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re one of the millions of people in the US who are affected by anxiety. Perhaps you worry excessively or even have panic attacks. Anxiety can negatively affect our daily lives and while it can feel overwhelming, meditation is a...
Is Mom Anxiety actually a thing, or is it just me?
Becoming a mother is often painted as a time of pure joy. And then we have the baby, which is followed by a complex mix of emotions that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused. The warm and fuzzy feelings you expected are replaced with feelings of...
Survival Tips for Parenting Toddlers
The Power of the Pause It makes sense that you would be tempted to match the energy of your toddler when they’re melting down over the wrong sippy cup or making the family late by refusing to put their shoes on. Instead of joining the meltdown, try pausing. Take a...
Managing Comparison on Social Media
Wasn’t the goal of social media to connect us? Sure. With the connection, we’ve also got the comparison, which can be immediately followed by self doubt. Every day, we scroll through thoughtfully posted snapshots of other families' lives. Perfectly dressed children...
Post Partem Depression or Baby Blues
Understanding what you're feeling- If you're reading this, chances are you're going through something that feels confusing, overwhelming, or just not quite right. Maybe you expected to feel pure joy after your baby arrived, but instead you find yourself crying...
What Is Bullying?
If you are a parent today, chances are bullying is somewhere on your worry list. You're not alone—about 35% of U.S. parents with children under 18 say they're extremely or very worried that their kids might be bullied at some point. But what is bullying, and how are...
