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Parenting While Neurodivergent

neurodivergent parent sitting with child

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy February 10th, 2026 5 minute read 2 under 2 | baby | boundaries | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting

A client once told me, “Everyone says motherhood is hard, but I think it’s different for me. The noise, the unpredictability, the... more »

I Don’t Feel Like Myself After Having a Baby: Rediscovering Yourself

not feeling like yourself after baby

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 3 minute read baby | birth support | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting | postpartum

You keep waiting to feel like yourself again. You thought it would happen after the first few weeks. Or once you started sleeping more. Or once your body... more »

Why Is Parenting So Hard?

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bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 15th, 2026 4 minute read 2 under 2 | baby | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting | postpartum

When it comes to parenting, you’ve probably said it out loud at some point: why is this so hard?You love your kids. You’re grateful for them.... more »

Am I a Bad Mom? Struggling with Mom Guilt

a mom worried about being a bad mom

January 15th, 2026 5 minute read anxiety | baby | emotional support | Parenting | guilt and shame

We've all felt like a bad mom before. You’ve probably asked it quietly, maybe after snapping at your partner, or putting your baby down a little too... more »

Toddler Tantrums: What’s Normal and How to Handle Them

Toddler Tantrums: What’s Normal and How to Handle Them

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy December 14th, 2025 5 minute read 2 under 2 | baby | emotional support | Parenting

If you’ve ever carried a wailing, spaghetti-limbed toddler out of a grocery store while your face burns with embarrassment—this is for... more »

Key Differences Between Psychodynamic Therapy and CBT for Perinatal Anxiety

Therapist guiding a new mother through psychodynamic therapy and CBT techniques

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy September 20th, 2025 5 minute read anxiety | baby | emotional support | Parenting

Did you know that nearly 20 percent of mothers experience perinatal anxiety during pregnancy or in the first year after birth? The Canadian... more »

Growing Your Family: Second Baby, Sibling Dynamics & You

Growing Your Family: Second Baby, Sibling Dynamics & You

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy September 7th, 2025 8 minute read 2 under 2 | anxiety | baby | Parenting

For many parents, the decision to have a second baby is far from simple. The joy of welcoming a first child often brings an overwhelming sense of love,... more »

Sex and Gender Disappointment: Insights from a Perinatal Therapist

Sex and Gender Disappointment: Insights from a Perinatal Therapist

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy May 6th, 2024 5 minute read baby

Bringing a child into the world is a deeply personal and transformative experience. Expectant parents often dream about the life they'll share with their... more »

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

a woman getting enough sleep

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy September 25th, 2022 3 minute read baby | boundaries | mental-health | Parenting | guilt and shame

Most people are not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation affects your mental and emotional health, and those with mental health problems are more... more »

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