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Pregnancy, early parenthood, and mental health

April 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood can be exciting, fraught, and everything in between. Mental health concerns are common during this life transition.

Families and mental health

April 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Family relationships, especially early ones, make a huge impact on our lives. Explore how they can affect your mental health for better and for worse.

Child life specialists: What they do and how they can help

April 11, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Find out what child life specialists do and how they can help support kids and families in potentially stressful medical settings.

Ask a Therapist: Parenting hacks

March 6, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Janine Halloran, LMHC, and Kate Sample, LPC

Join host Amye Archer and parenting experts Janine Halloran and Kate Sample for advice on blending families, helping kids make new friends, and more.

Why you and your teenager both need a therapist

January 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Julie Lythcott-Haims and Lisa Savage, LCSW

It’s crucial to support your teen’s mental health—but don’t forget yours. Helping them look for a therapist is a great chance to find one for yourself.

The loneliness of raising twins

December 15, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Joan A. Friedman, PhD

Having two babies at once will challenge you physically, mentally, and emotionally. But what other people rarely see is how lonely all that chaos can be.

Advocating for your K-12 child with disabilities

November 30, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD

Many school districts offer resources for K-12 kids with disabilities. Learn more about the kinds of support that may be available to your family.

The power of breath: Teach children to breathe on purpose and calm big emotions

November 17, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

Kellie Bailey’s newest children’s book, "Some Days I Breathe on Purpose," explores the power of breath to help children handle challenging emotions. Get an...

Can therapy help with sibling relationship problems?

October 23, 2023 | Written by Avidan Milevsky, PhD, LCPC

Sibling relationship problems can make life more difficult for everyone in the family. In some cases, sibling therapy may help strengthen bonds now and for the...

Teaching kids about healthy friendships and boundaries

October 9, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

In celebration of her debut book, "The Not-So-Friendly Friend," Christina Furnival shares worksheets that can be used to help children understand, set, and...

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