by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Dec 19, 2025 | Grief, Parenting, Perinatal, Personal Improvement, Stress
Making Peace with Change in Motherhood Motherhood has a way of rearranging everything: your priorities, your time, even your sense of identity. You may look at yourself and feel like you’ve lost touch with your hobbies and interests. With the constant demands...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Jun 27, 2025 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress
Real Help for Insomnia We’ve all had a sleepless night or two—maybe after a stressful day, too much screen time, or that ill-advised late cup of coffee. It’s easy to say, “I had such bad insomnia last night.” But clinical insomnia goes far beyond the occasional...
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...
Recent Comments