Postpartum and Mindfulness

When it comes to mental health, recognizing and being aware of our feelings and emotions is essential to long-term wellness, particularly for mothers after giving birth. While feelings are part of the human condition, often they can surge into extremes, causing a mother to experience postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Pari Ghodsi, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Northridge, […]
Infertility and my Story

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, a time when many share their story. Here’s mine: Since 2016 my husband and I have been trying to conceive our second child. After many attempts the struggle became real. Before we considered alternative routes to enhancing our family or contemplating medical treatments, the lines “It will happen […]
Four Keys To Mindful Parenting

Back-to-School Prep: Emotional and Mental Safety By Jennifer Freed, Ph.D. via GOOP Katy is sobbing as she says goodbye to her summer friends. She feels worried about the coming school year and how she will fit in with her new buzz cut. On top of a challenging school schedule for his junior year, Sam has […]