I had all this going for me and still, the difficulty of being a new dad, especially in those first ten months, was overwhelming. There were miraculous moments, inexpressible joy and deep meaning throughout—definitely—but I also felt so helpless, inadequate, and disconnected.
5 Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Perinatal Period
5 Ways to Practice Self-Care during the Perinatal Period”Having a baby is a psychological revolution that changes our relation to almost everything and everyone.” -Esther PerelWhether making plans to become …
Book Review: The Invisible String
“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst Whether you are a preschool or elementary school teacher, a parent, or a bereavement counsellor “The Invisible String” is a heartwarming book for adults …
My [Neurodivergent] teen is pulling away.
How do I connect with them?
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Parenting can be unpredictable. Sometimes I have the feeling that I am at my max at solving problems, trying to de-escalate situations proactively, meet many needs in the family or …
Navigating Mental Health Systems:
Understanding the Mental Health Act and healthcare system to support your child with suicidality.
Police, ‘sectioned’, hospital, Mental Health Act, ‘certified’… these terms and systems can seem overwhelming and scary, not to mention difficult to understand in a time of crisis. Unfortunately, it is …
5 Things Parents can do to
Help Prepare Their Anxious Kids for School
If you are parenting an anxious child, you probably saw the title of this blog post and thought, “Crap, how is it August already”, and “are you really gonna make …
How Your Partner Can Support You in the 4th Trimester
I’ll bet you (and perhaps even your partner) did a stellar job doing all the right things in preparing for your new, precious family member: you read the books, researched …
Voices of Autism Month:
Trusting Intuition, Community Connection, Hope and Resilience.
The voices of a mother and of her son
“Motherhood (parenthood) is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It’s about understanding that he is exactly the person he is …
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids
If you are parenting a child who has neurodiverse wiring, a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, OCD, FASD or Trauma, I invite you to sit with me for a few moments …
Back to School: Approaching the New Yet Old Normalcy
Returning to normalcy is exciting and refreshing for some. However, for those that struggle with anxiety and other mental illnesses, this return to normalcy can be overwhelming to say the …