Most new parents are warned about the symptoms of postpartum depression (or PPD) long before the baby arrives. The first several months with a new baby are a trying time, with lack of sleep,...
Emotional self-regulation is more than compliance or adhering to the rules. Healthy emotional regulation means that a person is able to exercise self-control and do what is expected of them even when no one...
When it comes to healthy emotional regulation, children need assistance and guidance from their parents or carers in dealing with their emotions. This becomes more important when those emotions become overwhelming. Teaching children healthy...
Self-esteem can be defined as confidence in your own worth and abilities. Self-esteem in our children is an important aspect of life that needs to be cultivated properly. As a parent, your goal is...
Social skills help set the tone for the quality of relationships our children will have throughout their lives. Today’s society encourages children to engage in a more adult world way before they are ready...
Primary caregivers: What does this term entail? Primary caregivers go about the business of offering day-to-day health care to patients, from first contact to continuing care. In other words primary caregivers are the go-to...
While seeking treatment for any condition should never be met with judgment, it can feel this way for many women facing antenatal depression. Asking for necessary help can be especially daunting. Even with 15-25%...
While there are many treatments for antenatal depression that are recognized as safe, there are no medications that are proven to be 100% risk-free. Often, medication is used as a last resort, and combined...
Approaching treatment for any condition during pregnancy can be difficult. This is especially true in the case of antenatal depression. Sadly, many cases go undiagnosed, as doctors prefer to address purely physical symptoms and...
Symptoms of prenatal depression Pregnancy is often thought to be the happiest time in a woman’s life. It is a time of great change, preparation, and growth. But for many women, sadness, self-doubt, and...
