by Brittany Moffitt | Jul 17, 2025 | Postpartum, Birth Stories
If you’ve ever been told, “you should be happy your baby is healthy,” and felt an immediate wave of shame, I get it. After the birth of my first son, I remember thinking, “why can’t I feel joy?” When all I could feel was emptiness. Childbirth is one of the most...
by Michelle Litwer, Psy. D, PMH-C | Jul 10, 2025 | Parenthood
Psychologist and a Mom Helping Others Through DBT Hi! I’m a psychologist and mom of two, and I help parents find calm in the chaos. I became a therapist because I’ve always been drawn to understanding people, how they think, feel, and navigate life. I realized that...
by Tyler Sylk | Mar 6, 2025 | Parenthood
As a mom of two boys, I often find myself grappling with something that feels a lot like Imposter Syndrome…”Am I Really a Mom?” I think to myself. Both of my pregnancies were challenging, I underwent two C-sections and breastfed each of my kids for a...
by Lauren Aardema | Nov 7, 2024 | Parenthood
Newborn Life and Sleep Deprivation It was 3 am, and the whirring of my breast pump coincided in rhythm with my husband’s snoring. I remember looking past his shoulders and gazing at my 3 week old son snuggled into the crook of my husband’s arm. The soft glow of the TV...
by Tyler Sylk | Aug 1, 2024 | Friendship
Pregnancy can be hard. Trying to conceive can be hard and so can postpartum. Social support during conception, pregnancy, and postpartum are crucial. These monumental life changes come with a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and amazingly beautiful moments...
