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Mental Health Medication – to Medicate or not to Medicate
07 Feb
Mental Health Medication – to Medicate or not to Medicate

As a therapist, I have listened to numerous clients share their fears about taking medication to support their mental health needs. Common fears include side effects, adjustment periods, weaning side effects, “zombie effects”,…

Winter Blues
29 Jan
Winter Blues

At this point, it’s no secret that winter blues are a real thing. Add the extra barriers that mothers face in getting out of the house, such as packing a full diaper bag,…

The End of January
28 Jan
The End of January

The End of January… It’s common to jump into the beginning of January with renewed energy in pursuit of a fresh start. There’s nothing wrong with riding the waves of motivation. I say,…

What I Didn’t Know About Adoption
23 Jan
What I Didn’t Know About Adoption

People make a lot of assumptions about adoption. About why mothers (families) voluntarily place babies for adoption, and why individuals and/or couples look to adoption to grow their family. A lot of clichés…

Calm in the Storm
11 Dec
Calm in the Storm

“Is it always going to be like this?”. There are times when it seems non-stop. Whether it’s a season of non-stop illnesses or a never-ending custody battle or your own nameless personal battle…

Is it me? Am I the drama?
01 Dec
Is it me? Am I the drama?

Our mind is a trickster. It tends to view life through a certain lens, but that lens can be tainted by the feelings we are experiencing. This in turn impacts our actions; leading…

Did I Fail My Children?
21 Nov
Did I Fail My Children?

“I’ve Failed.” This is a phrase commonly uttered in counseling. So many of us parents feel as if we have failed our children at one time or another. This could be brought on…

Changes as Infants Get Older
17 Nov
Changes as Infants Get Older

As mommas, we learn from early on in our motherhood that structure is key (if we haven’t already learned this in our own lives). We learn nap schedules can “make or break” us.…

The Holiday Shuffle
16 Nov
The Holiday Shuffle

We’ve all been there. The topic of holidays can be anxiety provoking. Balancing in-laws and food preferences can bring on a headache just thinking about it. Whether you are trying to strike the…

Adoption
03 Nov
Adoption

November is dedicated in the state of Illinois to build awareness of adoption, but are you aware of the different ways that adoption can have an impact? As a trans-racial Hispanic international adoptee,…

Fear of Repeating History as a Parent
27 Oct
Fear of Repeating History as a Parent

What if my baby turns over in their sleep? What if I didn’t give them enough formula? What if they’re sleeping in a dirty diaper? There are many worries and fears that arise…

Mom Guilt
23 Oct
Mom Guilt

Is this My Fault? As a mom, our guilt can appear as soon as our pee turns the stick to a +. “Shoot, I had a margarita last weekend. Did I workout too…

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