Are you so familiar with the struggles of parenting that you’ve convinced yourself it is mostly hard, frustrating, and overwhelming? Yes, parenting is a rite of passage; a Hero’s Journey. It brings to the surface all of our unfinished childhood business and everything still waiting to be healed. And yes, parenting in modern times can feel isolating, counterintuitive, and, at moments, almost impossible. When you stop and think about it, it’s rare to hear genuinely positive com

Postpartum anxiety and depression are often explained as hormonal or chemical imbalances — and while that’s part of the story, it’s not...

Author’s Note This blog is written with compassion for the many families doing their best; often without realizing how delicate and...

Many parents deeply love their children, but even well-meaning parenting can unintentionally send harmful emotional messages. These...

As a therapist and mother, I often hear this question: "Why does the postpartum period feel so heavy, even when I'm doing everything I...

Welcoming a new baby brings joy, but for many parents, it also brings unexpected waves of fear and worry. While postpartum depression has...