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I get asked often as a perinatal therapist how parents are supposed to know "what to do" when they have a baby. My answer is always the same - you don't have to know. You aren't supposed to know. This the job of the first days/weeks/even years of parenting - to get to...
Joyful Acceptance January went just fine (not great, but okay) and I can joyfully accept that it is over. February is bringing me into a practice of gratitude for all that I have – this big, full life. Sometimes the fact that it is so full is overwhelming and fills me...
I have been practicing “Joyful Acceptance” this month (January). What does this mean? When things have gotten hard, I have tried my best to remind myself of joyful acceptance of what is happening at the moment. When I have felt stuck in hard feelings, I have tried to...
Mindful with a newborn. Is it even possible? What if I shared a methodology that would enable you to get into a rhythm at home with your newborn that creates consistency, a little time for self-care, and a flow that calms you and your baby. Babies, like all of us,...
In a group of new parents recently, one mom identified she is able to be mindful a lot of the time . . . except when her kids are having big emotions. When our babies or kids are screaming, crying, or upset for no real reason, it can be really hard to stay present....
Have you checked out Insight Timer? It’s a great website/app with literally hundreds of thousands of free guided meditations, classes, and groups – something for everyone who is interested in mindfulness and relaxation. Well, this week Brave New Mom author Jessie...
Terminating a pregnancy is always hard. There are no circumstances in which it is an easy thing to do. I have been amazed lately by the strong women who have been sharing how much they struggled with this decision and with the grief and loss that comes with it. I want...
Many of the new moms I work with struggle most with allowing themselves to accept support. There is still a heavy expectation that we carry that we're supposed to be able to do it all, and that if we need help we're failing. WE'RE NOT. Allowing yourself to accept...
Our society’s views on motherhood are tangled up with the views on womanhood and the ideals of women to be small, quiet, weak, and selfless. Think about the disrespect these messages pay to our strongest and most valuable members—mothers, those who are charged with...
So many new moms feel guilty if they don't "love every moment," and sometimes friends and family members inadvertantly reinforce this guilt. Not every moment of your baby's existence is going to be magical. There are many moments that you probably won't enjoy. It's...
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