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Little Kids With Big Emotions

Little kids with big emotions therapy for kids in Washington, PA

Little kids have big emotions. Lightening quick and in rapid succession, children’s moods can swing from happy dancing to angry thrashing without much of anything in between. As parents we may be left wondering “What just happened?” or we may simply dismiss it with “Calm down, now.” But while these big emotions may seem like …

When Motherhood Lets You Down

When Motherhood Lets You Down Therapy for women in Washington, Pa

When you think of motherhood, do you envision a “Pinterest-perfect” mother holding hands with her impeccably dressed kids? Or do you see an exhausted mom wearing dirty pajamas in the afternoon while barely keeping it together? If motherhood has let you down, if you feel unhappy in your role as a mother, you are not …

Anxiety During Pregnancy

Anxiety During Pregnancy Washington, PA Therapist

You’ve wanted this baby for so long and now you’re finally pregnant. But where is the joy? The glow? Anxiety during pregnancy is very common – – you are not alone. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is our natural response to something that makes us feel threatened or unsafe. Anxiety isn’t inherently bad. After all, if …

A Growth Mindset In Kids

mom reading to daughter in nature encouraging a growth mindset in our kids

“You are so smart!” There is a pretty great chance that we have all said this to our kids at one time or another after they’ve gotten a good grade or completed a hard task. But what if they didn’t get a good grade? What if they couldn’t complete the hard task? Encouraging a growth …

Sleep Training Tips

sleep training tips Counseling for new moms in Washington, PA

Sleep training – – Just those two words may cause some to recoil.  If you shudder at the thought of sleep training, hear me out.  These sleep training tips are a game changer, I swear!  Mothering is Exhausting – Sleep Training Helps So many new mothers are just plain exhausted from the routine of a …

How to Recognize the Signs of Postpartum Depression

new mom with newborn Postpartum depression

Have you recently had a baby and you can’t help but wonder why you feel so sad following his/her birth? You may be experiencing postpartum depression. Let’s talk about how to recognize the signs for postpartum depression and how we can get you to feel like you again. You Were So Happy To Have This …

Motherhood is Hard Work

mom and daughter at counter baking in kitchen

Being a mother can feel like a balancing act that just won’t balance.  No matter where we put our time – – into our kids, our jobs, or our homes, it just never seems like enough.  There isn’t enough time in the day to do it all, to be it all. The simple fact is, …