by Katie Godfrey | Aug 19, 2016 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Katie Godfrey, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
Care for your relationship Through Gratitude The transition from couple-hood to parent-hood can be exhilarating, exhausting, fascinating, enchanting, and overwhelming. Oftentimes parents are focused on their babies (rightly so!) and may feel unappreciated by their...
by Katie Godfrey | Apr 18, 2016 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Katie Godfrey
Sadness Chronic crying Unexplained physical complaints Suicidal thoughts Appetite changes Sleep disturbances (other than baby waking) Rapid weight gain or loss Poor concentration or focus A feeling of detachment from baby Feeling angry and/or irritable Hopelessness...
by Katie Godfrey | Apr 14, 2016 | All Posts, Katie Godfrey, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
Are you pregnant or do you have a soon-to-be laboring mamma in your life? Check out these 50 ways to love her through her labor and help her welcome a tiny miracle into the world. 50 Ways to Love a Labor 1. Greet the contraction with a big sigh.…relax as you let your...
by Katie Godfrey | Apr 12, 2016 | All Posts, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice, Self Care
As a full-time therapist and parent of three children, I know firsthand that it can sometimes feel like a juggling act! Here are some suggestions that may buy you more time to spend with your family: Simplify Start by simplifying. Author and counselor Kim John Payne...
