Resources & Articles by Matrescence

Parenting is demanding on a regular day—but add in a fever, body aches, or just the sheer exhaustion of being sick, and it feels nearly impossible.  There’s no pause button when you’re a parent. Whether you have a cold, the flu, or something more serious, parenting...

Parenting toddlers is like stepping into a whirlwind of emotions, energy, and unpredictability.  One moment your little one is laughing uncontrollably, and the next, they’re in full meltdown mode over the wrong color cup. It’s a challenging yet rewarding stage that...

Parenthood is filled with milestones—the first smile, first steps, first words.  But some of the most profound connections happen in the tiny, everyday moments. These small interactions, when approached with intention, can create a foundation of trust, love, and...

Being a new parent is a wild ride.  It’s exhilarating, exhausting, and sometimes downright overwhelming. But here’s a secret that seasoned parents know: you don’t have to go it alone.  Building a support system is one of the most important things you can do for...

Becoming a parent is a beautiful, life-altering experience. It’s also a whirlwind that can leave you feeling like you’ve lost a piece of yourself.  Between diaper changes, bedtime routines, and the constant quest to keep tiny humans alive and thriving, it’s easy to...

Motherhood is one of life’s most profound and transformative experiences. It’s filled with love, cuddles, and moments of pure joy. Yet, alongside these tender moments, there’s another, less celebrated feeling that many new mothers face: mom guilt. Whether it’s...

Pregnancy is often portrayed as a time of glowing anticipation and joy. But for many expectant mothers, it can also bring unexpected challenges, including anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). If you’ve been experiencing intrusive thoughts or compulsive...

Miscarriage, the heartbreaking loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks, is one of the most challenging experiences many individuals and couples will face. Yet, despite its frequency—affecting one in four pregnancies—miscarriage often remains a silent grief, leaving those...

At Matrescence Therapy, we specializes in helping individuals navigate issues like perinatal rage which is more common than you think.

In this blog, we’ll explore postpartum depression in men, its signs and symptoms, and how dads can get the help they need.