Exploring Reactivity and Healing My Inner Child: The Biggest Lesson I've Learned Since Becoming a Mother

Motherhood is a transformative journey that brings with it a myriad of lessons, each one deeply personal and profoundly impactful. One of the most significant lessons I've learned since becoming a mother is the importance of exploring my own reactivity and understanding the parts of my inner child that need healing.

Navigating Sleep Challenges in Infants: Trusting Your Intuition

Changes in baby’s sleep patterns, often called sleep regressions, can be one of the most challenging aspects of early parenthood. Just when you think you've found a rhythm, your little one suddenly stops sleeping through the night, leaving you exhausted and searching for answers. While it’s natural to worry and seek solutions, it’s equally important not to become overly fixated on these normal changes. Instead, trust your intuition as a parent to guide you through these phases.

The Most Painful Shame: Why Am I Yelling at My Baby and How to Stop. Parenting a baby may be a beautiful, rewarding experience, but it's also one of the most challenging roles you'll ever take on. The sleepless nights, constant demands, and triggers from our own childhoods can sometimes lead to moments of frustration and stress. Yelling at your baby can feel like a loss of control and can leave you feeling guilty and overwhelmed. Understanding why this happens and how to manage it is crucial for both your well-being and your baby's development.

Guest Blog: An Interview with Nicole Dutchak, an Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Therapist in Hamilton, Ontario.

Why It’s So Hard for Moms to Rest When They’re Sick

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding roles in life, but it is also one of the most demanding. Moms are often the cornerstone of the family, juggling multiple responsibilities that range from childcare and household management to professional commitments and personal aspirations. This relentless pace can make it incredibly challenging for moms to rest, especially when they’re sick. Here’s a closer look at why it’s so hard for moms to take a break and recuperate when illness strikes.

Becoming a new mom is often painted as one of life's most joyous milestones. The excitement of welcoming a little one into your family is unparalleled, but for many, this experience is shadowed by postpartum depression (PPD) or another perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) such as postpartum anxiety (PPA). The arrival of summer, a season synonymous with fun and relaxation, can amplify feelings of isolation and inadequacy for new mothers grappling with PPD or PPA. If you're feeling like you're missing out on summertime fun while navigating the complexities of postpartum depression, you're not alone.

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection Between Nutrition and Emotional Wellbeing - An Interview with a Registered Holistic Nutritionist

Understanding Summer Time Seasonal Depression: A Hidden Struggle

When we think of seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), winter often comes to mind. The shorter days and longer nights, coupled with cold weather, seem like obvious culprits. However, what many people don't realize is that seasonal depression can also strike in the summer months. Summer SAD, though less common than its winter counterpart, is a real and challenging condition for those who experience it.