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Why Your Child’s Tantrum Can Feel Like the Floor Disappearing
Tanya Veluz2026-04-22T15:14:07+00:00April 22, 2026|Uncategorized|
*A guide for parents who've been blindsided by their own emotions* It happens fast. Your toddler melts down over the wrong cup. Their scream fills the room — high-pitched, relentless — and suddenly something [...]
The Emotional Transition and Identity Changes of Parenthood
Tanya Veluz2026-04-14T22:38:39+00:00March 26, 2026|Uncategorized|
Pregnancy and early parenthood can bring incredible joy, overwhelming pride, and also one of the biggest identity shifts many people will ever experience. Becoming a parent can change your daily routines, priorities, relationships, and even [...]
Intrusive Thoughts After Baby: What They Mean and How Therapy Can Help
Tanya Veluz2026-04-14T22:22:59+00:00March 9, 2026|Uncategorized|
Many new parents are surprised by the kinds of thoughts that can pop up during pregnancy or after bringing home a newborn. One moment you’re holding your baby peacefully, and the next, your mind flashes [...]
The Emotional Toll of the NICU: Supporting Parents After a Traumatic Start
Tanya Veluz2026-04-14T20:06:48+00:00February 25, 2026|Uncategorized|
For parents whose babies spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit, the experience can leave a lasting emotional impact. Even when a baby comes home healthy, many parents find that the fear and helplessness [...]
When Everything Seems Too Loud After Birth: New Parents Facing Sensory Overload
Tanya Veluz2026-04-14T20:03:25+00:00February 10, 2026|Uncategorized|
Becoming a parent changes everything, including how your nervous system experiences the world. Many of the parents we work with are surprised by how overwhelmed they feel after birth, not just emotionally, but also physically. [...]
Behavioral Issues, or More? Knowing When to Advocate for Mental Health Testing
Tanya Veluz2026-04-14T19:54:39+00:00January 20, 2026|Uncategorized|
Some parents find themselves at some point or another wondering if their child’s struggles are “just a phase” or a sign of something more complex. Behavioral challenges, emotional outbursts, or academic difficulties can raise important [...]
When Worry in Children is More Than a Phase
Tanya Veluz2026-04-14T19:51:57+00:00January 7, 2026|Uncategorized|
Anxiety is a normal part of childhood. Kids worry about new teachers, loud noises, making friends, and being away from caregivers. In many cases, these worries come and go with reassurance and time. But sometimes, [...]
Small Wins Count
Tanya Veluz2026-03-23T07:02:15+00:00December 20, 2025|Uncategorized|
If your definition of “productive” changed dramatically after becoming a parent, you’re in excellent company. Even if you’ve always been a person who has always kept busy day after day, the type of productivity [...]
You “Have to” Love Every Moment (and Other Myths of Parenthood)
Tanya Veluz2026-02-18T08:06:34+00:00December 11, 2025|Uncategorized|
There’s a version of parenthood that lives in disguise on social media. It’s filtered and carefully selected. It’s well-lit. It drinks its coffee while it’s still hot and is always filled with moments of [...]
Strengthening the Couple Connection in the Fourth Trimester and Beyond
Tanya Veluz2025-12-04T18:12:40+00:00November 22, 2025|Postpartum|
“Two become three,” and suddenly everything changes. At Pasadena Perinatal Therapy, we believe the couple relationship is one of the most essential supports on the perinatal journey, yet it is often the most overlooked. Nurturing [...]
When Your Next Baby Doesn’t Arrive: Navigating Secondary Infertility
Tanya Veluz2025-12-04T18:10:59+00:00November 4, 2025|Uncategorized|
Becoming a parent for the first time is a life-changing experience. When the next baby doesn’t arrive as expected, the emotional fallout can be unexpectedly heavy. For many families, the shift from “we’ll have another” [...]
Reconnecting with Your Body: How Somatic Resiliency Tools Support Postpartum Healing
Tanya Veluz2025-12-05T08:51:34+00:00October 20, 2025|Postpartum|
After you give birth, your body carries the sensations of exhaustion, joy, fear, and sometimes, trauma. At Pasadena Perinatal Therapy, we know that healing requires more than talking about what happened. It means helping your [...]