When your child is anxious, what they need first is your connection—not a quick fix. This is SO HARD! Most of our parental instinct tells us to fix it. You don’t have to talk them out of their fears, give perfect advice, or eliminate all the hard feelings. It is uncomfortable and it won’t last.
Self-care doesn’t have to mean spa days or solo getaways. It can be simple, realistic, and something the whole family can benefit from.
Learning to slow down doesn’t happen overnight! There will be times where it feels really uncomfortable, unnatural, and you’re doing it wrong. Keep in mind that this is all a process and the longer you’ve powered through, the longer it might take to get into a rhythm of slowing down that works for you.
There is not one cookie cutter diet or advice that works for everyone. This can vary depending on things like health history, medications, supplements, genetics, activity level, and food intolerances and allergies.
Body image is shaped heavily by parents, peers, and media, which means adults play a key role in helping young people understand what’s truly normal — and healthy — during this time.
Strength training, when done strategically and safely, can play a powerful role in reducing and even resolving symptoms of stress incontinence.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Anne Welsh is about to blow your mind with a revolutionary approach that will transform how you see success.
If you’ve caught yourself asking, “Is this normal?” more than once lately, you are not alone. It’s not your fault that no one taught you what to expect in this season of life.
Besides Generalized Anxiety Disorder, children can experience several different types of anxiety or related disorders in childhood….When it comes to anxiety in children, it can be difficult to know when it’s time to get help….Ultimately, if anxiety symptoms are persistent and interfere with a child’s daily life, it can be beneficial to get some professional support.
Back-to-school isn’t just for the kids. It’s an opportunity for you to reset, find your rhythm again, and step into the next season feeling like the best version of yourself.
Finding your rhythm and staying connected.
From an evolutionary perspective, anxiety was made to protect us… What our brains did not prepare for…. was technology, capitalism, and the 21st century.
Learn pro tips to turn meal time fatigue and anxiety into healthy quick meals for you and your family.
Why Avoiding the Barbell Might Be Holding You Back—and What to Do Instead
When you suspect that your child or teen may be struggling with anxiety, it can feel daunting to think about how to bring up your concerns in a useful way. Learn ways to facilitate a supportive conversation.
Many couples struggle with daily stressors including childcare and household responsibilities, work stress, financial challenges, being emotionally available for their family, shuttling kids to activities, and much much more. It’s a recipe for conflict.
As important as proper nutrition is for a mother during pregnancy, there is much less attention paid to her nutritional needs in the postpartum period, despite the fact that her body has undergone a radical transformation.
Whether you’re newly pregnant or halfway through your third trimester, chances are you’ve heard a lot of mixed messages about working out.
While the topic of boundaries might sound redundant, it’s still something that frequently comes up in my sessions with clients, conversations with friends, and discussions with family.
In our well-earned quest to validate the hard, we sometimes forget to honor the good. The tiny sparks of connection. The laughter at bedtime. The way your kid looks at you when you show up for their school play, even if you were five minutes late and forgot the snacks.
Learn to recognize when you’re being dismissed, how to advocate for yourself without backing down, and what to say when the care you’re getting just isn’t good enough.
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis is something that is incredibly common throughout the lifespan and during pregnancy and postpartum and there is a lot of fear mongering associated with it including what exercises and activities are considered “safe” or not.
The good news? You can transform bedtime into a peaceful, predictable process.
Although snacking usually has a bad reputation for providing processed, empty calories into our diets (think candies, chips, cookies, etc), healthy snacking can be a game changer in our day to provide simple, balanced, on-the-go options to help moms power through their day.
While nurturing a safe and supportive environment for all kids is crucial for their mental health and wellbeing, it is especially important for trans and queer kids to feel heard, valued, and respected in their own respective identities.
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