Becoming a new parent often comes with a surge of worry. You might find yourself questioning everything—whether your baby is eating enough, sleeping properly, or showing signs of illness. These thoughts are incredibly common, and for many parents, they are part of the natural adjustment to caring for a newborn. In fact, most new parents experience some level of intrusive thoughts or heightened concern in the early weeks.

But there is an important distinction between typical new parent worry and postpartum anxiety. While normal worry tends to ease as you gain confidence and settle into a routine, postpartum anxiety is more persistent and intense. It can feel constant, overwhelming, and difficult to soothe—even with reassurance or rest. Understanding the difference isn’t about whether worry exists, but how long it lasts and how much it interferes with your daily life.

Recognizing where your experience falls on this spectrum can help you determine whether you simply need time and support—or whether it may be time to reach out for professional help.

“Why does it feel like we’re having the same fight again?”

If you’ve ever felt like your arguments are on a loop, circling the same chores, the same schedules, and the same hurt feelings, you aren’t just "bad at communicating." You are likely caught in a protest against disconnection. Beneath the surface of every heated debate over the dishes or the calendar is a deeper, human need to feel seen and safe with the person you love most.

But conflict doesn't have to be a dead end. By learning to shift from finger-pointing to personal experience and slowing the conversation down, you can stop reacting and start connecting. Discover five transformative strategies, from "filling the emotional bucket" to seeing your partner through a lens of vulnerability, that turn your most familiar arguments into opportunities for lasting closeness.

Mother’s Day is often framed as a day of uncomplicated joy, but for many, it brings a mix of grief, ambivalence, and quiet heaviness. Whether shaped by loss, strained relationships, or the realities of new motherhood, these feelings are more common than we’re led to believe. You don’t have to force gratitude or hide what’s real—this day can hold multiple truths at once, and complicated is allowed.

“Progress isn’t linear, not on the pavement, and not on the therapist’s couch.”

As a Registered Psychotherapist, I spend my days talking about patience, endurance, and the courage to be “uncomfortably comfortable.” But it wasn't until I returned to long-distance running that I truly began to live those lessons physically. Whether you are navigating a 21km training block or working through a deep emotional transition, the principles remain the same: you cannot skip the foundational steps, and consistency will always beat fleeting motivation.

From learning to honor rest days to trusting the speed of the therapeutic process, this article explores five humbling lessons learned at the intersection of physical endurance and mental health. Discover why "trusting the process" is more than just a cliché, it is the essential framework for sustainable growth.

How do you know when it’s time for couples therapy? Many couples wait for a crisis like infidelity, but therapy is often most effective before communication breaks down completely. Learn the signs of disconnection, repeating conflict, and growing distance, and discover how proactive support can strengthen your bond.

Is March Break feeling more stressful than restful? Registered Social Worker Hillary Hartwig shares practical strategies for routine-building, sensory-friendly activities, and managing transitions for neurodivergent children in London, Ontario.

Sometimes big feelings are easier to talk about when a puppet does the talking. Registered Psychotherapist Marissa Parker explores how puppet play creates a 'safe distance' for kids to practice emotional regulation, build empathy, and navigate social fears in London, Ontario.

Gillian Minshall explains emotional regulation.

Understanding Executive Function: The Brain’s Air Traffic Control System

Executive Function is a set of mental skills that help us plan, organize, manage time, remember instructions, control impulses, and regulate emotions. A helpful way to picture executive function is to imagine an air traffic controller.

Transitioning to adulthood is a monumental shift for youth with ASD. From navigating ODSP and DSO applications to exploring Fanshawe’s CICE program and local employment supports, learn how to build a roadmap for independence in London, Ontario.