How to Practice Being More Present
Over time, our behaviors turn into habits and these habits make it hard for us to be in a state of awareness. Learn to be more present by using a noticing practice.
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Resources for Moms from Experts
Optimizing Movement to Fight Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of women of reproductive age, impacting 10% of women on average. Exercise is a superpower when fighting PCOS.
Gain a Deeper Understanding of Fertility Massage
Navigating fertility, whether you are just beginning, or have struggled for longer than you would like, is something that can carry a heavy emotional burden. Fertility massage is meant to be a relaxing and therapeutic addition on your fertility journey.
You’re More Than Your Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Occupational Therapists look at the whole person and how roles and routines impact lives. Few OT’s also work with pelvic floor dysfunction and how emotional and mental health also impacts physical health. Kyrsten shares her professional journey to becoming an Occupational Therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy, and how it all stemmed from her personal experience.
What Are You Apologizing For?
Nicole Wallace specializes in working with women who are experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms. She frequently experiences women apologizing for having feelings or for the actions of others. She explores being overly apologetic and becoming more assertive.
Birth Plan 2.0: Building a Bigger Family & Better Birth Experience
Building a birth plan for subsequent children. There are considerations to talk through when preparing to bring another baby home.
Three Tips for Intuitive Eating
Christy Maloney, Registered Dietitian, and Owner of Enhanced Nutrition Associates discusses her top three tips for intuitive eating.
How to Start a Conversation
What we have found through research, specifically from the Gottman Institute, is that the first three minutes of a conversation, predicts how the conversation is going to go, and how it’s going to end. Alyssa Doberstein, MS, LMFT a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples & sex therapy and owner of Relational and Sexual Health Initiative, discusses the difference between what is referred to as a harsh startup and a soft startup.
Keeping Marriage Intimate and Strong
Keeping marriage intimate and strong when current statistics are stacked against you, a Roundtable discussion featuring the HER Expert Panelists.
The Art of Proper NOURISHMENT
Nourishment is associated with abundance & growth. There is no good – bad, no right – wrong, no start – finish. Instead, to nourish something takes time and practice, and is an ongoing and individualized process.
Exploring Maternal Identity Development
At different points in our lives, the way we think about who we are shifts in important and major ways. Roxanne Rosenberg, LCMHC, PMH-C is Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Anchor Perinatal Wellness. In this post, she discusses maternal identity development.
3 Things to Stop Doing for Happier Parenting
Dr. Hillary Mandzik is a licensed psychologist, parenting specialist and a mom to three young kids. She gives three things to let go of and stop doing for happier parenting.
The Positive Health Outcomes of Doula Support
The Positive Health Outcomes of Doula Support have been studied. It improves maternal and child health outcomes, and family engagement. LaToshia Rouse, CD/PCD(DONA), owner of Birth Sisters Doula Services, serves as the Patient and Family Engagement Co-Chair of the National Network for Perinatal Quality Collaboratives Executive Committee and joined NICHQ’s Board of Directors in March 2022, explains this in more detail.
Identifying What Your Child Is Good At
Identifying your child’s innate gifts and talents is an important part of parenting. It gives you the opportunity to motivate, encourage, and build upon what they need to develop and grow.
An Introduction to the Enneagram
The Enneagram is a model of personality designed to help us practice an embodied sense of self through the collective integration of our head, heart, and body. By identifying our Enneagram type, we can see more clearly what motivates our thoughts, feelings, and actions, so we don’t have to live at the mercy of these unconscious forces.
Tackling Unknown Biases & Being an Inclusive Family of Allies in a Country with Oppression
We are joined by several of our 2023 expert panelists to discuss the topics of oppression, bias, inclusivity, and becoming allies. We explore how racism, ableism and other forms of oppression show up in healthcare, education, mental health, and in our own personal lives. We explore issues of advocacy, disparities within larger systems, issues with the diagnostic tools we use, the labels we put on others, exploring our own internal biases, and the role of funding in keeping oppressive systems alive and well. We also explore becoming an ally ourselves, while also raising our children to be inclusive allies.
Emotionally Preparing Yourself for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Parenting is a lesson in letting go of control, which can be challenging for many new parents. Here are some tips to begin exploring what can help you prepare for the emotional transition you go through during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Why Do We Only Think of Kegels?
Very few people actually need to strengthen their pelvic floor through kegels. Most people need coordination and then relaxation to get a well functioning pelvic floor.
5 Ways Mom Guilt Can Affect Your Children
Mom guilt is pervasive among mothers and can have a relentless grip that impacts all of your decisions. It can present as a range of emotions when you feel like you’re not doing enough, feel you are not parenting the right way, or believe you’re making decisions that may hurt your children in the future. It can also affect your children.
Myths Around Prenatal Massage
Misconceptions around prenatal massage are common. It is vital to spread factual information to both potential massage clients as well as massage therapists. One of the best ways to do this is to address myths related to prenatal massages head on. Here are three of the most common misconceptions around prenatal massage.
4 Myths About Children’s Meltdowns
Learning to tolerate our children’s big emotions is difficult, but super important and completely possible. Dr. Hilary Mandzik dispels four common myths about children’s meltdowns to help you navigate your kid’s big feelings and your own triggers from your childhood.
Connecting Through Our Senses: How to Increase Intimacy with Our Partners
As mothers, we may find ourselves rushing through life. It’s essential to slow down. How can you begin utilizing your senses to increase eroticism and fuel a stronger connection in your relationship? Take the risk. Your relationship will thank you.
Why You Need Carbs (Yes, Even You, Mama)
Carbohydrates often get a bad rep, but as with all food, carbs really shouldn’t be labeled “good” or “bad.” Here’s why you should consider adding some carbs to your cart the next time you’re at the grocery store.
Encouraging Responsibility In Your Children
Teaching your children how to take ownership and responsibility for their own goals, and then working towards those goals is a huge part of parenting. We need to encourage responsibility and Nicole Wallace, LCMHC offers tips on the process.
The Cost of Ignoring Your Pain:
Dr. Charryse Johnson, a licensed clinical therapist and founder of Jade Integrative Counseling and Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina talks about the cost of ignoring your pain both emotionally and/or physically.
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