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Enhancing Breastfeeding Success with Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Breastfeeding is a special journey that involves so much more than merely feeding your baby; it helps build a strong bond between you and your child, supporting that loving closeness and connection that parents and babies share. While it's an immensely rewarding...
One Birth, Two Realities: Why Childbirth-Related PTSD Is More Common in Moms Than Dads
A new study published in May 2024 in the Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology caught my attention—mostly because it confirms something I see all the time in therapy: childbirth can be traumatic, and the emotional impact on moms is often overlooked or...
Why am I so angry? – Understanding Postpartum Rage
Let’s talk about something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: postpartum rage. Not anxiety. Not sadness. Rage.Like…throw-the-phone-across-the-room rage. Yelling-at-your-partner-for-blinking-too-loud rage. Feeling like your insides are boiling over rage.And...
The Problem With Positive Vibes: How Toxic Positivity Harms New Moms
You’ve probably heard some version of it. “Enjoy every moment!”“At least the baby is healthy.”“It goes by so fast.”“Be grateful—you’re so lucky!” These phrases are usually well-intentioned. Most people offering them think they’re being supportive. But for new moms in...
Clean Pain vs Dirty Pain: How We Multiply Our Suffering Without Even Realizing It
There’s a concept I use a lot in therapy called clean pain vs dirty pain. People come to therapy because they’re in some kind of pain—or as we therapists like to call it, psychological suffering. Sometimes that pain is obvious: grief, anxiety, heartbreak, burnout. But...
Bedtime Parenting Strategies: How to Improve Child Behavior and Create a Calmer Routine
Bedtime battles are one of the most common challenges parents face when managing child behavior. From power struggles to endless stalling, evenings can quickly spiral into stress. But with a few consistent parenting strategies, you can create a calmer routine, support...