February/March 2026 - 2026 - Vol. 37 No. 3

Chronicles of a Therapist as a New Mom:

The Comparison Conundrum

Maddie Mays, LSW, Counseling Center of the North Shore

Perhaps the biggest shock for me when I became a new parent was how isolating an experience it can be at times. Even with a robust support system behind me, I found myself regularly turning inward and feeling alone in my anxiety and self-doubt as a parent. As with any other form of worry, naming it and receiving validation can go a long way in giving it less power and helping us feel seen.

Supporting Children Through Divorce: First Steps Toward Healthy Adjustment 

Marnie Leahy, MA, LCPC, Best Self Inc.

Many years spent in the therapy room have proven this to be true across the board: Parents who agree upon basic structures and boundaries, prioritize the child’s mental health (above their own resentments), shield them from adult conflict and remain emotionally available are the most likely to have high-functioning children during and after the divorce. 

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