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is it baby blues or postpartum depression
Is It Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? A Psychologist Explains
In my 20 years of working with families, one of the most common conversations I find myself having is with new mothers who are quietly struggling  and quietly wondering if something is wrong with them. They’ve just brought a new life into the...
postpartum depression
Postpartum Depression: What Every New Mother Needs to Know (And Why It's Not Your Fault)
In my twenty years of working with parents, one of the most painful things I witnessed is a mother sitting across from me exhausted, tearful, and convinced that something is fundamentally wrong with her. Not her hormones. Not her circumstances. Her. She...
how to protect your mental health
How to Protect Your Mental Health, When You're a Working Mother
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that working mothers carry. It is not just physical tiredness  though that is very real. It is the exhaustion of never fully being off duty. Of finishing a full day of work and walking into a second shift...
Things to Consider When Choosing a School for Your Hyperactive
Things to Consider When Choosing a School for Your Hyperactive Child
Will This School Understand My Child… or Label Them? Choosing a school is already a big decision.But when your child is hyperactive, it becomes even more emotional. You’re not just looking for academics anymore.You’re asking deeper questions: Will...
why the best mothers feel the most guilt
Why You Feel Like a Bad Mother Even When You're Doing Everything Right
You remembered the permission slip. You stayed up researching the best nutrition for your child’s age. You apologised after you raised your voice  and then spent the next two hours replaying the moment, wondering if the damage was already done. You...
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