Category: PreNatal Infants
Be the Anchor Your Child Needs in a Turbulent World
Posted onParenting Through Chaos: Why You (and Your Child) Need a Steady Anchor Ever catch yourself thinking, “Once things settle down, I’ll finally…” or “This wouldn’t be a problem if life were more normal”? The truth is, […]
Dad, Let’s Talk: Why Your Attention Matters More Than Ever
Posted on“Fathers who are emotionally present, who show up and tune in to their kids, create lasting neural patterns of connection that shape how children see themselves and others.” — Dan Siegel, paraphrased from interviews and themes […]
Lighten Mom’s Mental Load to Boost Kids’ Mental Health
Posted onParenting can feel like a full-time job… on top of your full-time job. The invisible mental load can be exhausting. If you’re constantly juggling tasks and wondering why it feels so hard—you’re not alone. Perhaps even […]
Embrace the Sweet Month of June: Celebrate Big and Small Transitions
Posted onHello Peace At Home Families, For many families, June marks the end of the academic year. It’s a time to celebrate the hard work, persistence in dealing with challenges, and growth your child has experienced over […]
Lead Dads: The New Face of Fatherhood
Posted onWhen I spent time with an old friend from college several years ago, my life was very much focused on parenting my two young children and adolescent daughter. I had built my private practice schedule around […]
Mother’s Day and Mental Health – Self-Talk and Our Children’s Mental Health
Posted onMother’s Day arrives in the middle of Mental Health month. A coincidence? Maybe. But mothers really do have a profound influence on children’s mental well-being and at the same time are often unfairly blamed for just […]
Is “Work-Life Balance” Impossible? And Why Does it Matter?
Posted onWith the lines between work and home forever blurred, the challenges faced by working parents have been magnified. And the very mention of “Work-Life Balance” can send parents into hysterical laughter or hopeless resignation. Some call […]
Mindfulness Can Reduce Parenting Stress
Posted onDaylight Saving Time might make you feel more stressed as a parent. Mindfulness Can Reduce Parenting Stress, because… Don’t miss Peace at Home Parenting’s Recorded Workshop hosted by Na Zhang PhD MEd, The Power of […]
A Gift For Yourself This Mother’s Day: Practical Self Care for Busy Moms
Posted onIt’s no secret that moms need to practice self care. You hear it all the time—you can’t pour from an empty cup. But what if you don’t have a village around that you can lean on? […]
Maternal Mental Health Week: Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues
Posted onIs it “Baby Blues” or Postpartum Depression (PPD)? The first week of May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and it’s a perfect time to remember that this issue deserves our attention. What’s the difference between […]
