When a woman with a history of being the “good kid” transitions into motherhood, the desire for perfectionism can intensify. The pressure to be the perfect parent can become all-consuming, leading to heightened anxiety and a constant need for control.
You can look up and find so many articles about how to support the child in the family that externally struggles. The child that needs
As a therapist for over 14 years, there have been many times when I’ve sat across from clients and wished I could simply press “pause”
Discover how to use “wonderment” in conversations to foster your child’s curiosity, problem-solving skills, and strengthen your parent-child bond.
A Rocky Start A couple of days ago, my 6-year-old son woke up feeling pretty low. Nothing was going right. He did some unkind things
In this time, in this moment, it is okay to not be okay. There are very few points in most individuals lives when they are
Hi, I'm Emma and welcome to my "mom blog" meets "therapy blog" combination! I am a mom of 3 young children. I started this blog on a hard day when I was in the "3 kids under the age of 3" category. Naturally I was feeling totally outnumbered. Feeling completely overwhelmed I was looking for a way to process what I was going through I turned to writing a blog. I was struggling and wanted to find a different medium to access the expertise I used as a Child and Family Therapist. Doing so this way I can utilize it in my own life and hopefully help others at the same time. Enjoy some personal stories, some self-help and some professional support. Look around on my other pages to find my mental health services, courses and workbooks too!
