Mother Squad Blog: Mom’s First Trip – Stretching the Bond with Baby
My husband and I have always loved traveling and adventures. Though our opportunities to travel became somewhat limited, first by graduate school and then by work obligations, we s
How Weather Affects Mental Health
Why Do I Feel This Way? With Fall kicking into gear, our focus often turns to holidays and gearing up for the New Year. But what do these shorter days and longer nights actually
Tips for Helping a Loved One With Anxiety
In today’s complex world, anxiety and depression have become more commonalities than anomalies. It is possible you may have personally struggled with anxiety or depression at som
The Secret to Positive Thinking
One of life’s challenges is focusing our attention on the positives and not the negatives. In its simplest form, it is about seeing the glass half full instead of half empty. Unf
Every Relationship Can Benefit From Couples Therapy
Relationships are complex and multilayered. As such, they need to be continuously nurtured if these connections are to remain strong and resilient. One of the most effective ways t
How Your Diet Can Affect Your Mental Health
Our diets can affect many aspects of our lives, including our mental health. The food we put into our bodies should fuel us and power our bodies in the most beneficial ways. Unfort
The Steps To Take With Your Child Who Has An Eating Disorder
If a normally healthy child develops the common cold, a parent can find an easy solution quite rapidly: receiving antibiotics from their child’s primary care doctor, or purchasin
How To Resolve A Fight With Your Significant Other
When you are in a relationship, it can be a challenge to quickly recover from an intense argument with your significant other. Regardless of whether or not you and your partner hav
How to Make Every Situation a Positive One
Life has a knack of throwing us into negative situations at every turn! Instead of dwelling on that which is out of our control, it’s imperative to learn how to shift our perspec
Overcoming Anxiety About Public Speaking
Did you know that fear of public speaking is one of the most commonly experienced fears? Many, many people would rather do anything than stand in front of a crowd to give a speech.