Mornings with a newborn can feel unpredictable and tiring, but starting your day with intention and mindfulness can set a positive tone for both you and your baby. A mindful morning routine doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Even small, consistent practices can help you feel more centered, present, and connected.

Mindfulness offers a gentle way to deepen your connection with your baby, helping you both feel more secure, loved, and present. Here are some mindfulness practices to nurture your bond.

Originally posted May 8, 2019. Attachment theory is a complex, broad theory that encompasses human, primate and mammalian behavior. It’s...

Infant massage is a great way to share an oasis of peace with your baby and positively impact your baby’s health and your own mental health. The fact is that infant massage is good for both mom and baby’s mood.

Sleep is one of the most common—and emotionally charged—concerns parents raise. This article brings together clinical experience, developmental research, and real-world parenting realities to offer a flexible, non-judgmental framework for thinking about infant and child sleep.

You, at your fingertips, possess an inexpensive, powerful way to reduce feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety and grief in only ten minutes a day. This article approaches touch in the NICU from a perinatal mental health perspective, emphasizing regulation, bonding, and emotional support for parents and babies. Current research shows that only 10 minutes a day of safe touch reduces depressive and anxious symptoms. Can you spare ten minutes a day to connect with your p

Originally posted June 17, 2013. Mom’s voice is perfection to her baby Today I am pleased to have Matt Logan, MA, MT-BC, a board-certified...

Originally posted April 1, 2012. Science and Sensibility I am honored and hope that I can do a good job for Lamaze International for the month of April as their Guest Community Manager for the Science and Sensibility. Stop in here and take a look at my introduction and the the happenings over at Science and Sensibility for the month of April! thanks! Take care,

Originally published February 27, 2012. Share Your Story – Postpartum Psychosis Janet’s Experience – Postpartum Psychosis & Recovery THINK BEFORE YOU READ Janet’s story is graphic, yet it is a story of recovery. If you are currently experiencing scary thoughts, please do not read this article, as it may trigger negativity. Instead, immediately reach out to get the help you need. Tell a close family member or friend to take you to the doctor. Call a crisis line. If you feel y

Originally published February 20, 2012. In this interview, a mother shares her personal birth story in her own words, offering insight into the emotional, physical, and relational experience of childbirth. Ann Kirchner, CD(DONA) has graciously agreed to share her personal story of her birth, birth trauma, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and her struggle to just get recognition and diagnosis and treatment for severe postpartum depression. Her story is very important. Sprea

Pregnancy is a time of spiritual & psychological growth, but can also be a time of uncertainty. Personal issues as being in a relationship, balancing career and motherhood, and being a good parent may start to show up. During this time of change, intense emotions may come up as you re-evaluate your ideas about life and relationships. Much joy and much stress may show up, as you wonder about how it will be to become a parent. If you experienced abuse in your past, you ma