Working with parents who've watched their kids sink into dangerous behavior, family therapist Rachel Goldberg said it's very hard for them to heal. She said parents must strive to find self-compassion and "separate their identity from their child's actions," no matter how challenging.

One of the most common issues parents face from extended family members who might know better is unsolicited parenting advice, which can also be in the form of direct criticism, says Goldberg.

Spending time away from your kids is crucial as it helps you remember there’s more to you than being a parent. Goldberg says that “having this separation can be an important step for someone struggling to figure out their new identity, as it allows them a chance to reconnect with themselves.”

“Will screening expand to everything from IQ to hair color and body shape and size? It would likely increase socioeconomic disparities and expand discrimination. After decades of working toward equality, this could reverse the progress that has been made by reinforcing superiority and inferiority complexes.”

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as the night approaches, you’re already exhausted from the day’s demands—and the fact that you’ve likely had little sleep. “If you're nursing, that adds another layer of fatigue,” Goldberg notes. Meanwhile, additional pressures from household responsibilities and other relationships can add to the burden.

“I think it’s very important for the parent to first and foremost express an open mind and then be curious,” she says. “It may have taken a lot of courage for a teen to bring this up, depending on their relationship with their parent, so it's important to reassure them that they can talk about it openly and that their request won’t be immediately dismissed or met with a firm 'no.'"

To be fair, as Goldberg explains, “In Cardi B's case, the pressure she faces to ‘bounce back’ is likely intensified by the frequent public commentary about her appearance. This likely leads her to feel the need to prove she's taking control of her body.” 

Goldberg says, "It's important to stay off their phone and be fully present during this first meeting."

Choosing the right flange size and right kind of pump is an integral part of having a successful pumping experience, Goldberg says, but there’s often a lack of information on what pump makes sense for different people.

“Joining support groups tailored to men can help normalize PPD and reduce feelings of shame and isolation. Knowing that other men feel similarly breaks down walls and encourages openness,” she says.

Feeling stuck in a rut as a mom is incredibly common, especially when the children are not yet in grade school. Part of the issue is that moms, whether consciously aware or not, see the benefits of structure in routine and how it helps keep their children regulated. This creates a cycle where, even if a mom wants to change things up, she ends up feeling it won’t be worth it,”

“Setting boundaries on vacation with family is crucial because it helps manage and align expectations, ensuring that each person’s needs and desires are considered,”

“For instance, if one partner is a freelance artist who values the freedom to travel and is open to living in different places, it can bring many challenges if the other partner is a nurse who craves stability,” Goldberg says.

“It’s [also] helpful because it can support someone who may feel guilty for not always appreciating their new role as a parent and who mourns the loss of their pre-parenthood self.

many couples make an effort to achieve better balance—really, they do—but changes don’t always stick because the idea that women should take care of the housework is so deeply ingrained in both parties.

….with postpartum therapist Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, telling Newsweek the husband needs to “realize that supporting his partner and helping with the baby are far more important than a game, and that his priorities need to change.

This situation appears to be very complex and emotionally charged, likely brewing for some time before coming to a head due to recent events," Rachel Goldberg, a marriage and family therapist, told Newsweek. "Emotions and resentment are running high in every direction.

Rachel offers a clinical perspective from all sides of the MLM pyramid, as she’s worked with clients who have both “failed” and “succeeded” in their MLM journeys.

Reinforce positive behavior. This will build up a positive rapport. "Acknowledge and praise positive behavior, even for things they consistently do,"