Tag: mental health
What “Self-Care” Means to Me as a Mom
Self-care. Something of a buzzword right now, huh? As someone who once worked in marketing, I both love and hate buzzwords. However, self-care, in...
When a Baby Needs Mental Health Treatment
Most of my career has been devoted to play therapy and the mental health treatment of children ages 0-5-with a particular focus on trauma....
Obsess. Check. Repeat. My Life with OCD. Part 3.
I am now a married mom of two little boys. Jacob and I have built a life that I am incredibly proud of. The...
Is CBD for Me?
CBD—I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It was a recent topic of conversation amongst us Indy Moms so I thought this would be an...
Obsess. Check. Repeat. My Life with OCD Part 2
Part 2: Moving forward
I wish very much that once I recognized that my “issue” had a name, I sought help. However, at that time...
National Mental Health Month: Where In-Person Therapy is More Accessible
Can you imagine a world where it would be as accessible and acceptable to go to your therapy appointment as it is to get...
Obsess. Check. Repeat. My Life with OCD
I am sure that there is a time when I didn’t have anxiety. I just don’t remember when that was. My name is Kate,...
What “Severe Baby Blues” Actually Felt Like for Me
Here is my truth: The first two weeks of my second daughter's life were some of the darkest and scariest days I've ever experienced....
My 21 Day Social Media Fast: The Good, The Bad, The...
During January, I completed a 21 day fast through my church of giving up all social media. I was up for the challenge but...
“Okay is Great” – A New Approach for an Overachieving Mommy
When Pinterest was at its peak, I was not yet a mom. But, I still remember wanting to have an incredibly cute nursery for...
What’s Your (Enneagram) Number?
As someone who has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work (MSW), it's not surprising I love studying ways of...
Four Ways to Turn the Day Around
Mommin' ain't easy. You know it, I know it, the neighbor that can hear you yelling from across the street knows it. Some days...
“That” Mom
If you are anything like me, there may be a stereotypical type of “mom” that you wish you were like. Maybe it’s a friend...
Learning to Say ‘No’
After going on a beautiful, sunny vacation with my family for a week, I realized how much I desire a slower pace of life....