A little fresh air can make a world of difference on a tough day. PEPS Sponsor the Heybrook shares how walking outside can benefit both parents and babies, from brain development to increased physical and mental wellbeing to social connection.
Category: Adjusting to Parenthood
Answering the Surgeon General’s Call: Building a Culture of Care for Parents
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been a powerful advocate for the importance of community and connection. In his Advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents, he called attention to this critical public health issue. PEPS Executive Director Dana Guy reflects on the findings of the Surgeon General’s Advisory and what each of us can do to address this issue individually, as a community, and systemically.
From Diapers to Daily Mindset Shifts: How to Use the Cognitive Behavioral Model to Manage Difficult Feelings as a New Parent
Having a baby at home can be completely overwhelming and sometimes leads to a whirlwind of negative emotions and self-doubt. The good news? It doesn’t have to stay this way. Read advice from a licensed Clinical Psychologist about how to incorporate the Cognitive Behavioral Model (CBT) to challenge negative thinking, manage the emotional rollercoaster of parenthood, and start feeling better.
The Connection Between Mind and Body in Postnatal Recovery
The postpartum period, also known as the “fourth trimester” is a crucial time for recovery – not just physically, but also mentally. PEPS Sponsor the Heybrook shares ideas for postpartum parents to nurture both the mind and the body for a holistic approach to postnatal recovery.
Parenthood: The Ultimate Masterclass in Leadership
In so many ways, our society doesn’t do enough to support working parents. Being a parent is often framed as an obstacle to reaching your full potential in the workplace. But what if we reframed this mindset to recognize and celebrate the ways that parenting can make us better leaders and assets to our teams and organizations? PEPS alum and Advisor Priyanka Sahni shares her reflections on how skills she’s learned through parenting have helped her thrive at work.
Building a Network of Support for Alaska Parents: Early Parent Support – Anchorage
As new moms in Anchorage, Shaina and Amanda saw a need for more support and connection for parents in their community. As part of our Network Partners program, they launched an organization using the PEPS model and curriculum to offer parent peer-support groups in Alaska. Read more about PEPS partner Early Parent Support – Anchorage.
Top 5 Frustrating Physical Postpartum Issues and How to Eliminate Them
Struggling with postpartum symptoms like constipation, leaks, and back pain and wondering which problems will resolve themselves and which will require intervention? A physical therapist shares the top 5 frustrating postpartum issues and how to eliminate them.
Five Mindfulness Exercises You Can Do With A Baby
Practicing mindfulness doesn’t have to mean meditating for half an hour every day. There are many simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. On our blog, a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health and the transition to parenthood shares 5 simple mindfulness exercises you can do with a baby.
PEPS: Expectation Vs. Reality
Before participating in a PEPS Group, many people believe PEPS is just another parenting class. In reality, PEPS is so much more than that. It’s a space to build community, have real, raw conversations, and connect with other parents going through the same phase of life. Archana Agrawal shares her experience in a PEPS Newborn Group and how her expectations changed after joining a group.
Feeling a loss of identity after bringing home baby? Here’s one way to find it.
Becoming a parent can trigger a major shift in identity. As your schedule and priorities change, often your core values realign as well. Brie Backus, a Leadership & Fulfillment Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and PEPS supporter and sponsor, works with her clients to take stock of their values and find ways to lean into those values in daily life as a parent. Read her tips for identifying your values on our blog.