Journalling – you either hate it or love it. By now plenty of research has proven that journalling as a form of therapy can offer many benefits ̵...
5 Ways to Cope with Anxiety
What is anxiety? Therapy Notebooks gives this description: “Anxiety is characterized by excessive worry that is difficult to control, ruminating on t...
Prenatal Anxiety and Depression Can Affect Your Child But There is Hope
One of the greatest fears women carry is that their pregnancy anxiety or depression has had an irreversible effect on their child’s health and developmen...
How to Survive Unwanted Questions and Comments During the Holidays When You’re a New or Expectant Parent
If you are a new or expectant parent, expectations and attitudes increase tenfold—everyone wants to know your most intimate business and tell you what to...
When Family Gatherings Add More Stress Than Support for Moms
How do you navigate the challenges of relationships that are often part of holiday gatherings (even if it is done digitally this year over Zoom)? Living in...
What To Do If Needles Make You Anxious During Pregnancy
If the thought of getting a needle or injection sends you into a panic or makes you nauseous, you are not alone. Many people are afraid of needles and it i...
How to Cope With Bad News as a Parent
The news can be stressful, so it’s normal for moms to wonder, how can I bring my baby into a world like this? Here’s how to cope with bad news ...
Pregnancy Anxiety & Postpartum Depression During COVID-19
We are – all of us – living in unprecedented times. At the best of times, my research team and I would encourage pregnant women and their loved one...