Self-care is important for all of us caregivers, if we are unable to take care of ourselves, we’re unable to take care of our loved ones. And for some reason, we’re the hardest people to prioritize.   What have you done for yourself today? Sit with yourself for a moment and ponder the questions: "What have I done for myself today?" and “What do I need today?” Often the answer can fall into one of three themes: nourishment, connection, or regulation. These themes of self care sometimes...

For those that have experienced a traumatic birth , it can be hard to open up and share. It is important to find a way to share your story – for your own healing and because your story matters.   The importance of storytelling We tell stories about what happened to us to help us make sense of our experiences and our life. The stories we tell shape and reinforce how we see, interpret and interact with the world. Birth is a life altering and universal event. To some, it is considered a rite of...

The addition of a new child has a tremendous impact on the family system. Each individual in the system has a new relationship, a new role, and new responsibilities. And as each person adjusts to all this newness, their relationships with one another shift. It is inevitable. But it does not have to be bad. We cannot predict what that change will look and feel like, but we can look at trends and make good, educated guesses. And we can have strategies in place for recognizing change and being...