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Preparing for Loss? Here’s How Grief Therapy Can Help
Facing the possibility of losing someone you love is one of life’s most painful and overwhelming experiences. Whether it’s a parent, partner, child, or close friend, knowing that your time together is limited can stir up intense emotions such as sadness, fear, anger,...
Quirky Kid Behaviors vs. OCD: What Parents Need to Know
If you’ve ever watched your toddler line up their toy cars in perfect rows, insist on wearing the same pair of shoes every day, or meltdown when the bedtime routine changes, you might have wondered: Is this just normal kid behavior…or something more? As parents, we...
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...