Category Archives: Mothering
Inconsistency in mom’s mood is disturbing to infants, says this study
An interesting finding about how infants experience their psychological milieu before and after birth. Catuion: It should not be understood concretely to mean that moms who are depressed should stay that way! This is certainly not the message! The … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, New Moms, PPD Screening
Tagged consistency, Curt Sandman, depressed mother, UC Irvine study
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Advice for moms who do not want to return to work right away?
Through my google alerts, I was directed to this letter published in the Star on Sat Oct 29 2011. A first-time mom wants to stay home with her 2 month-old daughter, but had made a deal with her husband that … Continue reading
Therapy at home helps new moms cope with depression
More evidence to show that counseling mothers in their homes has a huge impact on lessening symptoms of postpartum depression. Counseling Reduces Postpartum Depression At-Home Therapy Helps New Mothers Cope with Depressive Symptoms by Brenda Lane A significant number of … Continue reading
3 keys to dealing with your child’s feelings
The Three Keys to Dealing with Feelings By Paul C. Holinger, M.D. Sept 2011 Last month, we discussed how all human beings are born with built-in feelings. In infancy, there are various responses to stimuli, which later become our feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Child Problems, Mothering Styles
Tagged managing children's feelings, paul holinger
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New research looks at how children of depressed mothers respond to threats in the environment
A recent study published this week shows that the amygdala brain structure of children of significantly depressed moms is enlarged. Conclusions are that the amygdala is highly sensitive to maternal care and perceives depression and maternal absence in the same way. Both lead to greater scanning of the environment for threats. “A larger amygdala might be the equivalent of having not one fire alarm but many go off at the slightest whiff of smoke.” Continue reading
Study looks at depression in working mothers
Here is another article about depression in moms that attempts to define the situations and lifestyles that give rise to higher levels of maternal depression. In summary the study agrees with previous studies that stay-at-home moms have higher rates of depression than working moms – provided that working moms accept there will be trade-offs in both home and work. If there expectations of “doing it all” are too high, they too will get depressed. Continue reading
How can stay-at-home moms avoid depression?
Reposting this blog entry: http://www.momstalknetwork.com/resources/stay-at-home-mom-depression-ways-to-avoid-it/ Written on April 26th, 2007 at 8:28 pm by Kelly Depression can strike anyone at any time in their lives. When we think of depression and mothers, what comes to mind is postpartum depression. But, … Continue reading
Well done, Kim Clijsters
Kim Clijsters became the first mom to win a major since 1980, defeating Caroline Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday. Julian Finney/Getty Images The mother of all comebacks: Kim Clijsters celebrates unlikely U.S. Open triumph with … Continue reading
Advice for New Parents
I am reposting a recent blog by Lisa Belkin of the NY Times parenting blog, Motherlode, entitled Advice for Brand New Parents. Enjoy! September 9, 2009, 12:16 pm Advice for Brand New Parents? By Lisa Belkin Kristina and … Continue reading
Mothering our daughters into adolescence
My oldest daughter turns ten this month! I am faced with many new moods, likes and dislikes and a new tone that has crept into her voice. Luckily a good friend recommended a great book to me. I would like … Continue reading
Why does my child do this? Using motivation to understand our children’s actions
When working with parents of young children, I often find myself puzzling along with the mother – trying to work out why her child behaves the way he does. My clients often find it helpful to use the following ideas … Continue reading
Taking Action – Making a Goal a REAL Part of your Life!
Last week I shared the concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals and how you can apply them in your mothering life (or any area of your life). If you did not have a chance to read the newsletter or you are a … Continue reading
Posted in Mothering, Self-help
Tagged action plan, action plans, mothering, mothering goals, parenting, Postpartum Depression, taking action, the mommy blues
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Worried about the over-sexualization of girls?
REGISTER NOW TO JOIN OTHER GIRL ACTIVISTS AND ALLIES FIGHTING OVERSEXUALIZATION OF GIRLS IN MEDIA. What is SPARK? SPARK: Sexualization Protest: Action, Resistance, Knowledge is a day to speak out, push back on the sexualization of girls, and have fun … Continue reading
Posted in Child Problems, Fear and Worry
Tagged oversexualization of girls, Postpartum Depression
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Chores for kids? Yes, but how?
In my work with parents, the question of chores often comes up. I find so many parents (myself included) struggle with consistency and follow through when it comes to chores. It’s easier and quicker to do it ourselves and sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Mothering
Tagged chores for kids, doing chores, Kerry Kelly Novick, mothering, parenting, postpartum, Postpartum Depression
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Mothers are containers, like cookie jars!
Here is a wild idea. But it will start to make sense as you read – Mothers are like Cookie Jars! Mothers are Containers! Yes! When it comes to our children’s feelings and helping them manage them, we mother’s are … Continue reading
The Growing Backlash Against Overparenting
The Growing Backlash Against Overparenting From TIME CNN – Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 By Nancy Gibbs The insanity crept up on us slowly; we just wanted what was best for our kids. We bought macrobiotic cupcakes and hypoallergenic socks, hired … Continue reading
Posted in Mothering Styles
Tagged helicopter parents, overinvolved parents, overparenting
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Email Marketing Dos and Don'ts
As a mother with three young children, I find working as a coach and therapist to be a real gift. I can be at home when my children are home and I can schedule my working hours around their school … Continue reading
Posted in Working Moms
Tagged email marketing, mompreneurs, paul gillin, social media, working mother
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More thoughts about swine flu
I have received Dr. Mercola’s weely ezine for about 8 or more years now. I was also a patient of his and was completely healed from graves disease and graves eye disease by following a whole concoction of his various … Continue reading
Posted in Child Problems
Tagged eczema, graves disease, Jo Mercola, Mercola, swine flu, swine flu vaccine
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5 Things New Moms Need and seldom ask for!
Do you have a new baby, or do you know someone who is about to adopt or give birth to a new baby? It is true that in some non-western cultures supportive rituals are provided to ease the mother into … Continue reading
Rough and Tumble Mothering
I know that I enjoy rough and tumble play with my 4-year-old twins. In fact I far prefer it to making barbie dolls or dinosaurs talk and walk and sit in plastic chairs. Play wrestling just feels good, and it’s … Continue reading