How to Help a New Mom who Seems Depressed
Postpartum depression threatens the mother’s and partner’s health, relationship, friendships and careers, as well as the baby’s welfare. Dealing with issues of day-to-day living becomes a special challenge. With patience and understanding, you can give invaluable...
Mommy Wine Culture
Scrolling through social media this year has made me realize just how prevalent and normalized mommy wine culture has become. It makes a special kind of sense this past year as every parenting challenge has been exasperated by the pandemic. Parenting in a normal,...
Self Care Series: What to do When You’re Triggered
What does it mean to be triggered? Being “triggered” happens when something in your environment causes your central nervous system to go into fight or flight mode thus initiating physiological, emotional, and cognitive changes in your body. These changes cause all...
Five Ways to Stop a Panic Attack
A panic attack, otherwise known as an anxiety attack, is when someone feels intensely overwhelmed. They can be caused by a life stressor, such as a divorce, death, or public speaking. Many times, though, they occur spontaneously for no apparent reason. Typically...