Life as a new mom is amazing, surprising, and can be intimidating! Being a new mom is like navigating a brand new world. Here are some tips for things you may encounter in the next few months.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
What is Postpartum Depression?
Becoming a new mom can be extremely challenging: getting used to life with a newborn, lack of sleep, new responsibilities, and physical effects from childbirth. But what about the deep emotional pain that some women feel after childbirth that doesn't seem to let up? While some people get 'baby blues', that will typically go away after a week or two. Postpartum depression on the other hand, is a severe form of clinical depression that is related to pregnancy and childbirth. 1 in 7 women with newborns report experiencing postpartum depression.
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
“Boundaries” ... The Therapist Word
Why is my teen not motivated?
Do you feel like no matter what you try, your teenager is unmotivated? This is very common among adolescents, which is frequently viewed as, “My teen is just being lazy.”. While that may be what appears on the surface, all kids want to do well. Most teens would love to get straight A’s, please their parents, impress their peers, and excel at any interests they may have.
