How To Encourage Good Behaviour In Kids Through “Noticing The Good”

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Oct 23, 2018 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Notice the behaviour you wantExamples of how to notice behaviour you want This one parenting tip creates the most change. Of all the things I learned in my training as a clinical psychologist, there is one tip that works best with kids. I learned a lot over the 6...

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...