Every year, as Christmas approaches, many parents begin to feel a familiar tightness in their chest. The lists, the school events, the costumes, the presents, the food planning, the wrapping, the endless remembering – it all piles up.

In this blog, we’ll explore the invisible load of Christmas, why it feels so intense, and offer 10 psychologically-informed strategies to help you navigate the holiday season.

Anxiety is a normal human emotion – one we all experience at different points in life. But during pregnancy, after birth, and throughout the early years of parenting, anxiety can often feel louder, more intense, and harder to manage.

In this blog, we’ll explore what anxiety looks like, how common it is across parenthood, and our 6 top gentle, effective ways to soothe your mind and body when anxiety takes hold.