by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Apr 4, 2025 | Parenting, Perinatal, Relationships, Stress
The 6th Love Language of Attunement We often discuss the five love languages – words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, gifts, and physical touch. But there’s an unspoken sixth love language that many women crave: attunement. It’s the...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Jan 31, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Parenting, Stress
In my work with parents of young children with confirmed or suspected neurodivergence, I often observe them navigate between celebrating their child’s gifts and managing their challenges. If you’re a parent of a neurodivergent child, the one-size-fits-all parenting...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2024 | Anger, Family, Parenting, Perinatal, Relationships
Maternal rage is often misunderstood as anger or frustration experienced by mothers, stemming from the pressures and challenges of parenting. But it’s so much more. This intense emotional state is a response to systemic inequities, societal expectations, lack of...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Jun 28, 2024 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
How To Understand Your Emotional Cues As a psychologist who treats strong and resilient women, I often hear my clients say that they try their hardest not to cry. They push their feelings away in hopes of avoiding the pain. Emotional repression is a common...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Apr 12, 2024 | Depression, Parenting, Relationships, Stress
Many women in their 30’s grew up observing traditional gender roles, when women primarily managed child-rearing responsibilities and “kept the home,” while men worked outside the home to provide financial stability. Over the years gender roles have changed and women...
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