Overcoming Parental Exhaustion: The Power Of Self-Compassion

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Oct 29, 2018 | Parent

1. You won’t feel so isolated.2. You will likely take better care of yourself.3. You will be less self-critical.4. It will reduce your negative thoughts and feelings. It’s often said that you don’t know true exhaustion until you become a parent. For many,...

7 Ways To Strengthen Your Relationship After Having A Baby

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Sep 11, 2018 | Parent

1. Remember, it’s short-term2. Pay it forward3. Share the baby care4. Be aware of your tone5. Remind yourself that it’s not a contest6. Build your babysitting bench7. Keep in mind that the two of you are a team When the hospital bag is packed, the baby clothes...

5 Relationship Challenges For New Parents After Having A Baby

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Aug 20, 2018 | Parent

1. You may become bitter towards your partner2. You may forget to nurture your relationship3. Sex may become a distant memory4. Your sense of self may change5. You may see your partner in a new wayFinal thoughts Any new parent will tell you that as soon as they found...

Postpartum Sex: 7 Expert Tips for New Moms Feeling Anxious

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Jul 30, 2018 | Parent

1. Wait for Medical and Personal Clearance2. Intimacy Is the Goal3. Think of It Like Dating4. Take It Slow5. Lots of Lube6. Don’t Compare7. Don’t Forget Birth ControlMore Postpartum Support For new moms, the thought of sex after giving birth can evoke a lot of...

Postpartum Sex: Overcoming Challenges for Tired New Moms

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Jul 18, 2018 | Parent

Why many couples struggle with sex after a babyWhat to do if you are strugglingWhat can you do if you are still struggling? Dr. Megan Phillips is dishing her expert advice for tired new moms on postpartum sex. She shares some amazing tips that will be helpful if you...

7 Effective Coping Strategies for Moms with Postpartum Anxiety

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | May 7, 2018 | Parent

Postpartum anxiety took over my worldSuffering in silence: The stigma of maternal mental health7 tips for the mom struggling with postpartum anxiety Postpartum anxiety took over my world Even though I’d experienced anxiety before, I was not prepared for the...