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ADHD and the Menstrual Cycle: Navigating Symptom Changes
Living with ADHD can be challenging, and for many individuals, symptoms may vary across different stages of life. In this blog post, we'll explore the intriguing connection between ADHD and the menstrual cycle and discuss strategies to navigate the changes in symptoms that can occur.
Beyond Gatekeeping: Embracing Collaboration in Caregiving
When it comes to raising children, achieving a balance of collaboration and equality in parenting responsibilities is essential for the child's well-being and the overall harmony of the family unit. Learn effective strategies to nurture a healthy co-parenting environment.
What is Breastfeeding Grief? Healing Through Understanding
The journey of motherhood is filled with moments of joy, wonder, and an abundance of emotions. Among these experiences, breastfeeding often holds a significant place. However, not every mother's breastfeeding journey unfolds as smoothly as expected. For some, it can become a source of grief, sparking a range of complex emotions.
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a condition that affects many individuals assigned female at birth and is often misunderstood or dismissed as regular premenstrual symptoms. However, PMDD is a severe and debilitating condition that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. In this blog post, we'll explore what PMDD is, its symptoms, causes, and available treatment options.
What is Maternal Gatekeeping & Why Does it Happen?
Parental gatekeeping refers to a parent's tendency to control or limit the involvement of others, typically the other co-parent or primary caregiver, in parenting activities or decision-making processes. Learn more about what it is and why is happens.
Beyond Sex: Exploring Physical Intimacy As New Parents
Navigating physical intimacy in early parenthood can be a rewarding part of the perinatal journey. However, penetrative sex might not always be feasible or comfortable for some parents. Here are some creative alternatives to connect and experience physical intimacy as new parents.
The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Mental Health During & After Childbirth
Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous journey that comes with incredible changes, both physically and emotionally. You're not just preparing to welcome your bundle of joy, but your body undergoes a symphony of hormonal changes leading up to and after childbirth.
What is Neurodivergent-Affirming Care?
Neurodiversity is a concept that highlights the natural variation in neurological development, acknowledging that there is no one "normal" way for the brain to function. In the world of therapy and mental health care, there has been a growing recognition of the need for inclusive and affirming practices that embrace the diversity of human neurology.
What Are The Baby Blues?
Becoming a parent is a profound and transformative experience, but it's not uncommon to find yourself facing a whirlwind of emotions after childbirth. While many expectant parents anticipate joy and excitement, it's essential to recognize that the postpartum period can also bring about what's commonly known as the "Baby Blues."
Creative Ways to Process Grief and Change in Parenthood
The transition to parenthood often comes with unexpected grief as you adjust to changes in your relationships, career, identity, and lifestyle. Sometimes these changes and the feelings they create can be hard to put into words. These creative activities can help you integrate your experiences into a more cohesive, empowering, and hopeful narrative.
Embracing Life's Unexpected Lessons: Why You Are Never Fully Prepared For Parenthood
Parenthood, a journey of love, growth, hardship, and self-discovery, often comes with its fair share of advice and wisdom. But can you ever be fully prepared? Let’s explore how even years of self-work might not shield us from the unexpected twists and turns that parenthood can bring.
The Unexpeted Ways Grief Can Show up in The Transition to Motherhood
Grieving can show up in unexpected ways during the perinatal period and into motherhood. This can have a significant impact on a mother’s overall mood and relationships. In this post, we’ll explore some ways in which grief can affect mothers.