Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: 7 Common Myths Debunked

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Oct 22, 2019 | Parent

MYTH #1: I will only get postpartum depression and/or anxiety if I struggled with my mental health before having a baby.MYTH #2: Postpartum depression and/or anxiety starts to surface a few weeks after giving birth.MYTH #3: It’s just hormones! They will go away...

The PAUSE Method: A 5-Step Approach To Help Children Manage Anxiety

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Oct 16, 2019 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

When your child tells you they are worried, PAUSE:P: PauseA: AcknowledgeU: UnderstandS: Safety and SootheE: Evaluate As parents, we would do anything for our kids. We want them to be happy, carefree, and to love childhood. This is why as parents having a child with...

Weaning Your Breastfed Baby: 7 Tips For The Emotional Transition

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Sep 26, 2019 | Parent

1. Wean slowly over time2. Have social support ready3. Write down your why4. Create a weaning plan5. Remember: You are a great mother no matter how you are feeding your child6. Talk about how you are feeling7. Cuddle your baby We need to talk about weaning a breastfed...

4 Simple Steps To Teach Your Baby What “No” Means

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Sep 24, 2019 | Baby

4 simple steps: connection, set expectation, teach, praiseExample: Your child is hitting your family cat.Example: Your child is yelling at you to get a snack. When will my baby start to understand the word “no”? This is a very common question among parents...

How to Respond To Toddler Tantrums: 5 Effective Tips

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | May 8, 2019 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Your Toddler’s Meltdown Is OkTantrums Are Opportunities to Connect, Teach, and Learn5 Quick Tips to Help You Navigate Toddler Tantrums Your Toddler’s Meltdown Is Ok It doesn’t mean you are a bad parent, that you are missing a piece of critical...