Category Archives: Postpartum depression, perinatal mood disorder
When Mom ain’t happy….then no one is happy!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 9, 2023 ♦ 2 Comments
When Mom ain’t happy…no one is happy. We have all heard that saying and in actuality it has a lot of truth to it. If Moms are unhappy, then their families suffer. Moms that are stressed have less patience with their spouses and children and have less fun and engagement with their family. Families benefit when …
Take Care of YOU!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 3, 2022 ♦ 1 Comment
Motherhood is wonderful career….did I say career? Yes! No matter what your educational background is, what type of job you have now or have had in the past, or what your career goals are; as soon as you hold your baby in your arms, guess what…your career is motherhood. The career of motherhood is very …
“Mommy time out” a must!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 5, 2020 ♦ Leave a comment
Do you need a Mommy Time Out?? Sometimes cabin fever can result in a little Mommy overload. Remember, you can carve out a few moments for a “time out” if you try. This will allow you then to give yourself totally to your child again without feeling “put out” about it! How can you do …
It is the weekend, get a little sleep!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 6, 2015 ♦ 2 Comments
Most parents feel “out of order” when they are sleep deprived! Try this weekend to grab a few more minutes of sleep! Ahh sleep…what new parent isn’t wishing for more? I heard a new parent speak of the first few months of parenting to be as exhausting as the Iron Man Triathlon. Makes sense to me! …
Even adults need moments of play! TGIF!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ October 4, 2013 ♦ 4 Comments
TGIF! My favorite day of the week is here again. I am looking forward to “playing” a bit this weekend. Even with being an “empty nester” my days get filled with “have to’s”; so a little play time sounds wonderful. I will probably sleep a bit later, savor my morning coffee a bit longer, breathe …
TGIF!!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ September 28, 2012 ♦ 2 Comments
Yes, TGIF! It is Fun Friday! Have you ever heard your child say ” but that’s how we always do it!”. Most of us have heard that statement and often we think, “Really? Always?” What our child is telling us is that what we have done in the past made an impact, it was something that was not only fun, …
TGIF!!!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ August 24, 2012 ♦ Leave a comment
Enjoy your Friday!! My favorite day of the week is here again. I am looking forward to a “date night” tonight. Even with being an “empty nester”, a date night sounds exciting. It is nice to be out and concentrating only on each other and not the pile of laundry that still is sitting in …
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