Breaking Generational Cycles with Trauma-Informed Parenting
Have you ever caught yourself reacting to your child in a way that felt uncomfortably familiar—maybe a sharp tone, a dismissive comment, or a punishment that didn’t sit right? Many parents reach a moment when they realize they don’t want to repeat the patterns they grew up with, yet breaking those cycles can feel overwhelming.
Supporting Maternal Mental Health: A Guide for Parents and Partners
Motherhood is often portrayed as a joyful and fulfilling experience—but the reality can be far more complex. Many mothers struggle with overwhelming emotions, exhaustion, and even mental health challenges like postpartum depression and anxiety. When a mother’s well-being is affected, it doesn’t just impact her—it affects the entire family.
Building Emotional Regulation Skills Through Play and Connection
Emotional regulation is one of the most important life skills a child can develop—but it doesn’t come naturally. Tantrums, meltdowns, and outbursts are all part of the process as kids learn to recognize, express, and manage their feelings. The good news? They don’t have to do it alone.
The Role of Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy in Building Strong Family Dynamics
Parenting is never a one-size-fits-all journey, and when raising a neurodivergent child, the need for understanding, flexibility, and support becomes even more essential. Neurodiversity-affirming therapy isn’t just about helping an autistic child or an ADHDer navigate the world—it’s about strengthening the entire family unit.
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Grief on Parenting
When grief enters the picture, it can feel like the balance of love, patience, and resilience is impossible to maintain. As parents, we’re tasked with navigating our own heartbreak while staying emotionally available for our children—a challenge that can be overwhelming and deeply isolating. Yet, even in the midst of sorrow, there are ways to support yourself and your family.
Why Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Is a Game Changer for Parents
Parenting can feel like an endless cycle of frustration—constant battles over homework, screen time, or getting out the door in the morning. Many traditional approaches tell us that if a child isn’t listening, they must need more structure, more consequences, or better motivation. But what if the real issue isn’t a lack of motivation at all?
Unraveling the Overlap in Childhood Anxiety and ADHD Diagnoses
Parenting is a journey full of questions, especially when it comes to understanding your child’s unique needs. For children with ADHD, the road to diagnosis can sometimes be more complex than it seems. Anxiety, a common coexisting condition, can mask or alter the way ADHD presents itself, especially in structured settings like school.
Navigating Parenthood When You're Overwhelmed
While being a parent is a beautiful journey, let’s be honest—some days it feels more like running a marathon in flip-flops. Between endless to-do lists, sticky fingers, and the emotional rollercoaster of raising little humans, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in the chaos. You’re not alone.
The 'Shoulds' of Parenting: Breaking Free from Social Constructs
Every parent knows the weight of the word "should." You should breastfeed for a year. You should limit screen time to 30 minutes. You should raise kids who are polite, independent, but not too independent. The list feels endless, and the expectations can be suffocating.
Mentalization-Based Treatment: Thinking About Thinking to Improve Parenting
Parenting is a journey filled with moments that test our patience and deepen our love. But have you ever wondered what’s happening inside your child’s mind during those big feelings or quiet moments? That’s where mentalization comes in—a skill that allows us to step into our child’s world and understand their thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
Parenting Through the Lens of Trauma-Informed Care
A trauma-informed approach to parenting offers a powerful lens to understand and respond to your child’s needs with empathy and care.
IFS and Why Your Therapist Loves Inside Out
Have you ever wondered why your therapist might gush over a children’s movie like Inside Out? Sure, it’s a heartwarming story about an 11-year-old navigating big life changes, but for therapists, it’s also a near-perfect illustration of a transformative therapeutic approach called Internal Family Systems (IFS).
The Benefits of Strong-Willed Kids
Parenting a strong-willed child can feel like navigating a storm—challenging, unpredictable, and exhausting. But within that storm lies incredible potential.
Parenting Stress as a Public Health Issue
Parenting is often described as the most rewarding job in the world—but it’s also one of the most demanding.
Building Emotional Awareness in Children Through Interoception and Neuroception
Have you ever wondered why some children seem to instinctively recognize their emotions while others struggle to express how they feel?