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At Curated Therapy Collective, we work with parents every day who aren’t in crisis yet feel emotionally depleted, overstimulated, or disconnected from themselves. This kind of distress is common, quiet, and often overlooked. Keeping an eye out for the subtle signs It might be time to seek support as a parent.

Emotional intensity is a natural part of child development. Many children experience what caregivers often describe as “big feelings,” strong emotional responses that can sometimes look disproportionate to the situation at hand. While these moments can be challenging, they also provide important opportunities to build skills in emotional regulation and resilience.

The holidays are supposed to feel magical, twinkling lights, excited kids, cozy traditions. But for so many moms, the “magic” is often buried underneath mental lists, endless tasks, and the pressure to make everything perfect. Between planning holiday dinners, making sure your kids have the right outfit for the school concert, coordinating family gatherings, remembering the Secret Santa gift, and still keeping up with work and home…winter quickly becomes less of a season and more of a marathon. And with all of that comes the familiar companion: mom guilt.

The holiday season is in full swing, and holiday transitions can feel like a full-body experience for families. The season arrives in stages planning, gathering, traveling, unwinding each with its own blend of joy, pressure, overstimulation, and emotional complexity. Kids feel these transitions too, often more intensely, which means many parents find themselves managing two layers of needs: their child’s nervous system and their own. This article offers simple ways to stay steady throughout the full arc of the season: before, during, and after the holidays.

Relationships are among life’s most rewarding experiences, but they are also some of the most complex. Even the strongest couples encounter periods of miscommunication, conflict, or emotional distance. When challenges start to feel overwhelming, couples therapy can provide the structure, tools, and support needed to heal, reconnect, and move forward. If you are considering couples therapy in, here’s what to expect and how it can help strengthen your relationship.

Grief is complicated, complex and heavy. As a grief therapist and an active griever myself, I know how difficult the holidays can feel especially when you are coping with disenfranchised grief, or “invisible grief” as I like to call it. After a while, all grief feels invisible in western culture, we barely acknowledge grief, even though it is a natural part of life and something we all go through. However, there is some grief that we are truly given no tools for, and it feels like we do not have any space at all to grieve.

Whether your baby was born early or full-term, parenting is a constant process of discovery. Even now, six years after I gave birth to my daughter, I tell her, “Sweetie, you and mommy are both learning on the job.” Some children hit their milestones effortlessly. Others need a little (or a lot) of extra support along the way. What matters most isn’t where your child starts; it’s how you respond when they need someone in their corner. Whether you’re navigating challenges now or simply want to feel more confident supporting your child in the future, this blog is for you. Advocating for your child isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about being prepared to ask questions, trust your instincts, and show up in ways that will help your child flourish.

Relationships require ongoing effort and communication. Learn how couples therapy can help strengthen your connection and resolve conflicts.