By: Sireesha Kolli, MD, and Jessica Pizzo, LCSW The transition to motherhood is often jarring – from the physical recovery, to the sleepless nights and a new world of monumental responsibility. The impact of judgments from others and immense societal pressures, can cause many new moms to suffer in silence. However, postpartum challenges are common. […]
That time of year is coming before we know it, again. It always seems to sneak up on you, no matter how prepared you think you are. With the start of the new school year on the horizon, parents and children alike may be filled with anxiety. As the mom of a soon-to-be first grader, […]
Today, I reflected on my vision for inspiring parents to empower and support their children. As a mom and therapist, I have tried many different coping strategies with both my child and my clients. But, what is really working? I thought to myself, why not just go directly to the source itself? I turned to […]
Many individuals recall the day that they brought their baby into this world as one of the most joyous days of their life. For others, it may be one of the most horrifying. If your birth did not go as expected, and you feared for your life – or for the life of your child […]
Just as you begin to think that you have the infant stage figured out, your child transitions to toddlerhood. You are now sprung into a whole new world of challenges. So often we talk about the sleepless nights of infancy, and the transition to parenthood. But what about the transition to being the parent of […]
Perhaps someone you love has a food allergy. They are severely allergic to nuts or milk and you see how this impacts their life. You witness as they read and re-read each label, ask questions about food preparation, and worry about a reaction. As someone who cares for them, you always make sure when they […]
Sexless nights are no stranger to new moms. Between the healing and the sleepless nights, it is typical for sex to take a back seat in your relationship with a new baby. After a doctor’s approval, many individuals are able to return to a fulfilling sex life 6 weeks post-baby, but this isn’t the case […]
It was Friday morning, and I had just gotten out of seeing a client. I quickly checked my phone and saw that a few friends had been texting and calling. “Have you seen the news?” they said with a slew of angry and crying emojis. Roe vs. Wade had been overturned. Of course, we knew […]
How does trauma show up in the medical world? Trauma can mean many different things. It could be a deeply distressing event that changes the way you view the world, or a medical injury. For instance, what happens when your trauma fits both definitions? Likewise, what happens when the thought of seeing a medical provider […]
Have you ever heard a song that brings you right back to a specific moment in your life? I know that I have. I can hear the disco music as I remember dancing with my mom as a child cleaning the house. The freestyle music of a Brooklyn block party in the 90s. The dance […]