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 Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 9, 2024 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
We all want to feel heard, accepted, valued, and even loved. When we validate someone, we are essentially giving them this experience. Life can be confusing and difficult for all of us, but when we are genuinely validated, we feel acknowledged and reassured that we...
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...
by Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | Nov 10, 2023 | Anger, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Family, Grief, Parenting, Perinatal, Relationships
If you are an expectant parent, you’ve undoubtedly been asked: “Do you want a boy or a girl?” All expectant parents have their own ideas and expectations about the biological sex of their future child and create fantasies around what an ideal family looks like. The...
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