“Anxiety is really about the level of uncertainty in a situation and our sense of our capability to handle it,” says Dr Nicole Beurkens in a po...
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...
Resources for Dads’ Mental Health
As we enter November, we shine the spotlight on dads. This is typically when mental health awareness for men is raised via the Movember campaign where men ...
What Can Depression Look Like in a New Mom?
Feelings of depression are often hidden away or goes unmentioned for fear of being seen as a “bad mom”. But ignoring depression can be like a person wi...
What Not to Say to a Pregnant or Postpartum Mother… and What to Say Instead
Ending Mom Shaming More often than not we don’t know the full story behind why a mom is choosing to do what she is doing. Celebrity mom Chrissy Tiegen sh...
10 Tips to Keep Romance Alive on the Parenting Pathway
For the final post in this 4-part series, I want to start by circling back to why I wanted to shine a light on dads’ mental health. Our research into pre...
Why We Need a Friendship Revolution
There are three simple words that have the power to lower our stress and prevent depression and anxiety: I can relate! The Power of acknowledging that I ca...
Are You At Risk for Pregnancy Depression? – Social Support
Do you get along with your family? In this 30sec video, I look at how your social support from friends and family can affect your emotional wellness during...