Can I tell you a little story? I used to work with young kids a lot as a therapist. One of the first questions I would ask, usually to the caregiver was, “what is he/she watching on the TV/tablet/phone?” This was an especially important question if the child was experiencing behavioral issues. The answer to […]
Relationship Survival and Connectedness During the Holidays
‘Tis the season, amiright ya’ll?! We are in full holiday swing, folks! It’s exciting, I know, but there are some things to remain mindful of amid all the excitement and chaos, including our relationships. As a follow up to a segment I did for The Honest Weigh, see below for ways to boost the connection […]
The Waiting is the Hardest Part…The Agony of Anticipatory Anxiety
Recently I made the trek to our pediatrician’s office to participate in the time-honored tradition of getting flu shots for my kiddos. Fun, right? There’s nothing I like more than holding my babies down, one after the other, while they scream and kick. Ugh…miserable! The entire drive to the office, my oldest child was […]
Processing Your Feelings of Shame After Pregnancy Loss
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In honor of this, I thought it appropriate to talk about another one of my specialties, pregnancy loss, and specifically miscarriage. Miscarriage is defined as loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks (March of Dimes, n.d.). It’s estimated that 10-15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, however, this percentage […]