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Why Do I Hate My Husband After Having A Baby?
I’ve always appreciated the privacy of our inner experience. That running narrative that (thank goodness) only we can hear. During the early years of motherhood, I became especially grateful that...
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How To Make Self-Care Easy for Moms
I think it’s important to shift the conversation so that what’s supposed to support your mental wellbeing doesn’t become a stressor. I want self care to be easy so that moms actually do it.If you’re a mom or mom-to-be, I’m willing to bet that “self care” can be… a...
Confession: I was so desperate for a mom friend; when I spotted my future bestie at the park, I pounced.
It was at a crucial point in my life as a new mom and I needed a friend who understood me. I really needed the kind of friend who’s in the weeds too, who knows the struggle, who understands the same joy. I needed a friend who could listen without judgement.I saw...
How To Deal With Mom Burnout (tips from a Therapist)
Burnout happens to the best of us. We tend to think that if we can just get x,y, and z done, we’ll feel better. What you actually need to do is take a breath, slow down, and let go.WANT TO WATCH THE VIDEO? SCROLL DOWN! “Burnout” might seem a little like a buzzword...
Pandemic confession: I had a meltdown over disorganized toy storage bins
I had been searching Pinterest for toy storage ideas, scouring Facebook marketplace for some kind of savvy solution, and sorting the freaking Playmobil on repeat, only to find Santa’s Workshop mixed in with the Princess Castle. Again.
So You’re Not That Excited About Being Pregnant?
You have so much time during pregnancy and once your baby comes to develop a bond. You don’t have to be fully in love, fully excited or fully on board right away (looking for the video? Just scroll to the bottom!)So you’re pregnant but you’re not exactly...
30 Day Happy Mama Challenge
Hey mama - need a mood boost? Here's a simple 30 Day guide to print out and stick to the fridge, front and centre! Work through this challenge for 30 days, and day by day you'll bring some energy and attention back to YOURSELF, and shift into the mama you want to...
How New Moms Can Manage Overwhelm + Isolation Caused by Coronavirus Pandemic
The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has far-reaching consequences for people across the entire globe. For moms who already live with a sense of overwhelm and isolation, this reality just got that much more challenging. If you’re a mom struggling to make sense of...
What Moms Need To Know About Intrusive Thoughts
One of the most shocking experiences of becoming a mom is the scary thoughts that flash into your mind like a lightning bolt. “What if I drop my baby and she cracks her skull?” “What if I accidentally let him slip in the tub and he drowns?” “What if I get so...
How To Be A Happier Mom
Being a mom is H-A-R-D. Like the kind of hard that no one warned you about, the how-the-hell-do-humans-still-exist kind of hard. And if you’re like many moms I know and work with, you probably wish you felt a little happier at times, and less like you’re drowning...
Re-Wire Your Self-Critical Mom-Brain with Self-Appreciation
You’ve heard all about gratitude, right? Maybe you've even tried writing down things that you’re grateful for each day? Well, what about self-appreciation? Have you ever made a list of things that you appreciate about yourself? "But wait Kate, isn't that kinda...
Hey There
I’m Kate, I’m a mama of two girls and a perinatal therapist practicing from my Vancouver Island home. You can usually find me strolling along the beach with my family enjoying the seabreeze on my face or soaking up the sunshine in my garden. Society’s narratives say that motherhood should be self-sacrificing. My posts here say something altogether different. So glad you’re here mama, you’re in the right place.
Calm, Happy, You
