Many expectant mothers know the importance of bonding with their baby. We are told of this wave of unconditional love that we’ll immediately feel upon …
What If I’m Not Bonding With My New Baby?
How To Raise A Child Who Loves To Read
We’ve previously talked about why it’s so important to read to your child for their mental health. When children are exposed to reading from a …
Relationships | Have Fun Together For A Happy Relationship
It may sound simple, but do you know that it’s important to have fun together for a happy relationship? If you look back at the …
Self-Care In Relationships
I often talk about self-care. As a therapist, I know how important it is to practice self-care. But I think many people view self-care as …
How To Relax Without Guilt
So many of us are living an overwhelmed, overworked, tired, life. Mothers especially, are expected to be “on” all the time. But we can’t be …
Why It’s Important To Read To Your Kids
It’s important to read to your kids. But why? While reading to your kids early can help with language and reading later on in development, …
How To Have A Good Relationship With Your In-Laws
Most of us have heard horror stories about overbearing and overly critical in-laws. Luckily, this doesn’t have to be the case. If you are newly …
5 Simple Tips For Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
Returning to work after maternity leave is a completely new transition. You may have mixed feelings about leaving, going, and everything in between – – …
Punishment Doesn’t Really Work – – Let’s Build Character Instead
Many of us, kids included, don’t respond well to punishment. Kids and adults alike can feel sorry for ourselves for being punished, and skip right …
How To Rebuild Trust In A Relationship
Trust is a belief in truth, reliability and strength. It is built over time, but unfortunately can be lost in a moment. When our trust …