Lauren Keegan, Registered Psychologist, Author at Parenting Pod

6 Ways To Improve Your Confidence As a Parent

October 28, 2018
/ By Lauren Keegan, Registered Psychologist

Let’s be honest. There’s no such thing as the perfect parent, and striving for perfection only sets yourself up for failure. Parents are human and humans make mistakes. Sometimes we let our emotions

9 ways to build your child’s self-esteem (and avoid later mental health problems)

July 10, 2018
/ By Lauren Keegan, Registered Psychologist

Did you know, as a parent, you are the main source of self-esteem for your child? The responsibility of being a parent can be overwhelming. You may come to the end of this article and find you are reflecting

9 ways to stimulate social and emotional development in your child with ASD: A Marte Meo Perspective

June 23, 2018
/ By Lauren Keegan, Registered Psychologist

When your child is diagnosed with a developmental disability like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can generate an array of emotions in a parent; anger, fear or anxiety. Perhaps even relief that there

Paternal Postpartum Depression Guide

October 28, 2018
/ By Lauren Keegan, Registered Psychologist

Did you know, if your partner is depressed after the birth of your baby, then there’s a 50% chance you will be too? Paternal depression just isn’t talked about, so it can be difficult for men