There are certain common friction points between kids and parents: getting up, getting dressed, getting out the door, meal times, bedtimes… geez, listing it out, it seems like there are A LOT of potential sources for frustration. Today I’m going to focus on a little example of how to gracefully…

“In an uncertain world, we often feel desperate for absolutes. It’s the human response to fear.” –Dr. Brene Brown, author of Daring Greatly I think all parents feel a certain amount of “am I doing this right?!” anxiety. The stakes seem so incredibly high. We don’t want to mess our…

I’ve had a few clients come in lately reporting extreme frustration with their little one. “At school, he’s amazing. He’s helpful, listens well, and is an all around joy. At home? Completely the opposite! What gives?” So parents hear glowing reports from teachers and care takers, but find that once…

 It irks me that despite all the hoopla surrounding celebrities who share their experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety, and most recently Chrissy Teigen, journalists still confuse the “baby blues” with postpartum depression and anxiety. (And brava to Ms. Teigen for opening up!) So let’s set the record straight! The…

If you think you might have postpartum anxiety or depression, the most important thing to know: it’s not your fault. No one wants to feel this way. You’re not weak, or a failure, or attention seeking. This is something that happens to one out of seven women and one in…