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How Can Expectant Parents Talk Through Parenting Fears?
Finding out you are expecting is often portrayed as a moment of pure bliss, but for some, it triggers a tidal wave of anxiety. It is completely normal to harbor fears about your…
Empowering Families: Parenting, Mental Health & Child Safety with Dr. Natalia Nieves
Join Dr. Natalia Nieves from the City of Rolling Meadows in this powerful episode as she discusses postpartum support, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Learn how awareness, compassion, and access to resources can…
How Can New Parents Support Their Mental Health?
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most beautiful yet challenging transitions. The joy of welcoming a new life into your family is indescribable, but it often comes with stress, sleepless nights and…
Power of Journaling
Perhaps you were one of those teens who wrote her little heart out listening to sad music until your hand hurt. Or maybe you were never into writing and cannot even fathom why…
Maternal Mental Health
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, take a moment to check in with yourself. Panic attacks consisting of breathlessness and rush of fear are not the only signs that signal we need…
Mental Health Medication – to Medicate or not to Medicate
As a therapist, I have listened to numerous clients share their fears about taking medication to support their mental health needs. Common fears include side effects, adjustment periods, weaning side effects, “zombie effects”,…
Winter Blues
At this point, it’s no secret that winter blues are a real thing. Add the extra barriers that mothers face in getting out of the house, such as packing a full diaper bag,…
The End of January
The End of January… It’s common to jump into the beginning of January with renewed energy in pursuit of a fresh start. There’s nothing wrong with riding the waves of motivation. I say,…
Calm in the Storm
“Is it always going to be like this?”. There are times when it seems non-stop. Whether it’s a season of non-stop illnesses or a never-ending custody battle or your own nameless personal battle…
Is it me? Am I the drama?
Our mind is a trickster. It tends to view life through a certain lens, but that lens can be tainted by the feelings we are experiencing. This in turn impacts our actions; leading…
The Holiday Shuffle
We’ve all been there. The topic of holidays can be anxiety provoking. Balancing in-laws and food preferences can bring on a headache just thinking about it. Whether you are trying to strike the…
A Mom’s Happy Place
Do you have a happy space? My house on a regular basis is overflowing with sippy cups, stuffed animals, crayons, and bags (for some reason?). I know I must not be the only…
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