by Kala | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
I remember the first time I heard the word “boundaries” in the context of mental health. I was an undergraduate student with an overbooked calendar full of classes, assignments due, and social engagements. I was overwhelmed with the length and chaos of my...
by Kala | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog
When I first became a parent, I struggled. I was a new mom who was used to being engaged in a busy work environment, suddenly isolated and regularly “nap-trapped” (when the baby sleeps on you, so you can’t get up and do things while the baby naps)....
by Kala | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog
When you think about mental wellness for parents, self-compassion might not be the first thing that comes to mind. After all, there is so much stress that comes with parenting, it may seem useless to focus on something like being kind to yourself. Nonetheless, there...
by Kala | Jan 2, 2025 | Blog
Welcome to 2025 – A new year, and often the time when people consider what changes they would like to make to improve their lives. We have just survived the holiday season, and let’s be honest – we are exhausted. If you are a parent, then you have...
by Kala | Nov 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we come to the end of November, I will wrap up my series on mental wellness for dads by highlighting the importance of your mental health. You may have heard the age-old saying “Happy wife, happy life,” but I think the more important saying is...
