Almost 9 months ago (maybe not a coincidental amount of time!) we shared some thoughts with you about Sex after the transition to parenthood. We’re here to pick up where that conversation left off. Our team has been talking about sex with each other, with our clients, and with colleagues in the field. And we have lots to say that we think you’ll want to hear. What does “sex” mean? Before we dig in–let’s define what we mean when we’re talking about sex. Here’s the thing: it doesn’t matter what we mean when we use this term. It matters what you and your partner mean. When our clients say “we’re ..read more

What is EMDR? More and more people have been hearing word of a type of therapy that can help people process trauma - and maybe you’ve even heard whispers about lights, buzzers, or beeps being involved. EMDR is an intriguing therapy modality that can sound a bit strange, but has proven highly effective for a variety of mental health symptoms. It is a tool available to Parent & Family Wellness Center clients, so we wanted to explain what it's all about! EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing and is an evidence-based therapeutic modality developed in the 1980s by psyc ..read more

After 15 years of serving new families as the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder, we’re proudly changing our name to the Parent & Family Wellness Center. This change reflects our longstanding work with parents and caregivers at every stage of their journey. Throughout Colorado and the world, our work supports  those struggling with postpartum challenges in addition to individuals' unique experiences with parenting. Started in 2007 by Kate Kripke, Parent and Family Wellness Center is dedicated to the well-being of parents and their families; from reproduction, pregnancy, postpartum ..read more

I imagine any client I’ve worked with rolling their eyes (hopefully with a smile on their face) as they read this story. I am a stickler when it comes to the word “should”. Why?  Life, generally –and parenthood specifically– seems to include a tremendous amount of shoulds.  “You should feed them this way…” “I should be better about…” “You should support their sleep by…” “I know I should…” What is this incredibly-popular word all about? Let’s go to the dictionary… Should (v) used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions. Ex: “h ..read more

  Take a pause and utilize this brief guided meditation, connecting yourself to mother nature. We'll include visualization and gentle movement to invite embodiment and a sense of calm into our day. You're welcome to follow this on your own, or invite your loved ones to join you.  Interested in the meeting other moms and parents for a relaxing evening of mindfulness and movement? Join PWCB staff for a free yoga class on Tuesday, March 14th 2023. Space is limited, though, so be sure to email marley@pwcboulder.com to save your spot!   ..read more

  The experience of a preterm birth can be incredibly challenging for families. Along with navigating the possible medical concerns involved with a baby born before term, the experience of premature birth can pose emotional challenges for parents and families. Preterm birth may cause a great deal of stress for parents as they navigate the postpartum period and first interactions with their child within the medical system. Preterm birth certainly can be daunting, and having the right support can be essential in bolstering positive outcomes for families of preterm babies. What is considere ..read more

  What is a birth doula? A birth doula is a person who assists a mother through labor and delivery by providing support and information. A doula acts as an advocate for birthing people and empowers them to take control of the birthing process—both in terms of their own bodies, but also management and navigation of the experience with medical care providers. Why it matters. When you have a trusted doula by your side, you have someone to lean on emotionally and physically. A birth Doula can help coach a birthing person though the difficult parts of labor as well as provide comfort and focus ..read more

  Let’s face it. We’ve all made New Year’s Resolutions that make us feel bad about ourselves because we only stay committed to them for about two weeks. This can ultimately lead to feelings of failure, guilt, and defeat, and cause us to engage in even unhealthier habits as a means of coping.   This year, commit to making resolutions that actually feel worthwhile and will positively impact your maternal and family wellbeing, not only physically, but emotionally and socially as well.  To make it easy to remember, I’ve arranged it into a nice little acronym that we can all re ..read more

  This week on the PWCB blog, we’re talking all about sex. It’s incredible to think that this one little word yields so much power. It grabs our attention, titillates us, flusters us, and compels us to speak in hushed tones behind closed doors. With all of its impact, its meaning and magnitude, sex is something that most of us do not learn to talk about.  We entrust sex education to high school health teachers and the pornography industry, and we wonder why we are struggling with sexual relationships, especially when we grow our families and children come into the picture. In this t ..read more

    It’s estimated that over 6 million children are afflicted with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, of which 40-60% may continue to suffer from it into adulthood. It is often missed in girls, and recently adult women are more commonly being diagnosed with it. This may be because perimenopausal hormonal decline worsens ADHD neurochemistry – just when many women find themselves juggling more responsibilities than ever. ADHD can look like anxiety and may be misdiagnosed as such. Additionally, it is highly heritable and runs in families. Even though ADHD is a common me ..read more