by Kala McKenzie | 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 McKenzie | 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 McKenzie | 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 McKenzie | 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...
by Kala McKenzie | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Parenting is stressful, and so is balancing work, parenting, and partnership. For many dads, the default way to unwind is to drink. Excessive alcohol consumption creates stress and tension in many families, and many dads are looking for strategies to successfully...