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Mar 3, 20197 min

Here’s What I Wish Other Moms Knew About Postpartum Depression

My first year as a mother of two, was the hardest year of my life. It was the year that I didn’t recognize myself. The year that I felt...

Jul 4, 20162 min

Separation Anxiety: Dear Parents Sending Their Kids Off To College

Most parents and guardians are throwing away their tissues from recently celebrating their child's graduation. But in the next couple of...

Mar 15, 20164 min

Teaching Your Child Calm Breathing Techniques to Regulate Big Emotions

When you teach your child “calm breathing”, you are using a technique that works to slow down his/her breathing, combatting upset,...

Dec 16, 20152 min

How To Date As a Single Parent

Being a single parent is already a hard enough task all on it's own... add dating to the mix and it feels almost impossible. But it can...

Dec 1, 20152 min

Single Parents: When To Introduce Your Children To Someone New

Introducing your children/child to your new partner is a big milestone in your relationship and it shouldn't be taken lightly. Many...

Apr 6, 20132 min

It's Called Post Partum Depression: Part 2

I recently wrote about Post Partum Depression (PPD) in It's Called Post Partum Depression: Part 1, where I talked about the signs of PPD...

Feb 20, 20133 min

Connecting With Your Partner After Having A Baby

Relationships are hard enough, add a baby and you're in for a roller a coaster of fun! When I got pregnant and had a baby, no one told me...

Oct 12, 20122 min

It’s Called Post Partum Depression: Part 1

No one expects it. No one ever says, “I’ll have post partum depression”. But it happens. It creeps up when you least expect it and it can...

Aug 22, 20123 min

The Effects of Play in a Negative Environment

Playing with your child is an important part of their psychological development. Studies have proven that playing with your child in a...