babies – Emily Rittenberg, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Surviving the Abyss of Motherhood

Being a new mom will deplete your senses, make you feel like a failure, and even miss your ‘old’ life…but there is perfection in your distress.

3 Foundational Parenting Principles

The Parenting Philosophy of Rochester Parenting Coach can be summed up in 3 basic foundational parenting principles: KISS, set yourself up for success, and there is hope. Essential to these principles is my mission is to empower parents with reflection, intention, and improved communication. While my hope that your family dynamic improves, my intention isContinue reading “3 Foundational Parenting Principles”

Parenting, Plasticity, and Neural Connections

“Where ATTENTION goes neuro-firing flows and neuro-firing GROWS” -Dr. Dan Siegel As a school counselor, it was amazing to see kids cumulative folder. The cumulative folder is the one that follows them from elementary through high school. Parents never see it, but they do know everything inside. It holds their report cards, list of schools attendedContinue reading “Parenting, Plasticity, and Neural Connections”