Description

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Navigate parenting triggers with support and strategies for new moms

When you're a new mom, there are all kinds of stressful situations that can trigger extreme emotional reactions. It takes practice to manage your fear, anger, and frustration when things go wrong, but responding with a level head is key to building a healthy relationship with your child. This guide shows you how, by exploring what triggers are, how to identify them, and effective strategies for staying cool during anxious moments.

• Where triggers come from—Begin with a look at what causes triggers so you can understand how they affect your brain and body, and how these techniques can help.
• Reassuring advice and examples—Find relatable stories from other parents that show techniques in action.
• A clear path forward—Each strategy is presented with simple steps you can take right away to start seeing positive change.

Learn to handle your emotional reactions and stay calm while parenting with The First-Time Mom's Guide to Managing Triggers.

About the Author

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DANIELLE DELORENZO, OTDS, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist, professor, writer, and mother. Her mission is to empower anyone interested in occupational therapy, early intervention, and education. Find her at www.DanielleDelorenzo.com.

Praise For…

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“This is the book every millennial mom needs in her toolbox! Danielle offers a truly refreshing lens, where she finally says what most parenting books and experts try to hide with sparkles and rose-colored glasses: motherhood is hard, and some days, it can feel impossible. She does an amazing job of letting us feel valid and seen with those feelings, and giving us valuable tools to work through them in a practical, doable way.” —Laura Petix, MS, OTR/L, CEO and founder of The OT Butterfly, LLC

“I feel so seen after reading this book, and equally bummed that it didn't exist when I needed it most in those first few months of motherhood. Even though my kids are now 4 and 6 years old, I still 100% relate to the challenges regarding the "mental load" of motherhood and the need to control my emotional responses. The tools and techniques that Danielle shares have helped me work through those moments! I can't wait to give this book to all the new moms in my life, because there certainly needs to be more advocacy, acceptance, and assistance when it comes to maternal mental health.” —Meghan Fox, occupational therapist and owner of WooTherapy, creator of WooTape, wootherapy.com

“Facing unexpected triggers that come with being a first-time mom is no easy feat. Danielle has a way of making you feel seen for the human you are, giving you gentle support to implement easy strategies and integrate them into everyday activity. Her expertise in mindfulness practices and early intervention as an occupational therapy clinician give you the balance needed to combine self-care and child-rearing. All mommas can return to these simple strategies, even when your babe is older. You are not alone on this momma journey with Danielle’s wisdom in hand.” —Alexis Joelle, occupational therapist, momma, and founder of Confident OT Life Academy