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Rekindling Intimacy After Childbirth: Tips for New Parents
Bringing a new baby into the world is a profound, life-altering experience. It’s joyful, exhausting, overwhelming—and often, it reshapes a couple’s emotional and physical connection. For many new parents, intimacy and sex take a backseat in the face of sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, healing bodies, and the relentless demands of a newborn. While this is entirely normal, it can also leave couples feeling disconnected or confused about how to find their way back to each ot
Micah Shapiro
Oct 214 min read


Why Do Men Change After Babies? Exploring First-Time Father Anxiety, Identity Shifts, and Depression
When a baby arrives, everyone expects life to change . Sleepless nights, diaper duty, and endless feedings are part of the picture. What’s less talked about, however, is how deeply fatherhood changes men themselves. Many new dads notice shifts in their moods, personalities, and even sense of identity after becoming parents. Friends and partners sometimes wonder, “Why do men change after babies?” The answer is layered, involving biology, psychology, and social expectations. T
Micah Shapiro
Oct 74 min read


How Bonding With Your Newborn Helps Dads Cope With Depression and Anxiety
Discover how bonding with your newborn can help new dads reduce depression and anxiety. Learn the science behind the father-infant connection, its mental health benefits, and practical ways fathers can bond with their babies. Becoming a father is often described as one of life’s most joyful experiences—but for many new dads, it also comes with unexpected emotional challenges . Sleepless nights, changes in routine, financial pressures, and the responsibility of caring for a ti
Micah Shapiro
Sep 165 min read


What First-Time Dads Should Know: Handling Anxiety, Pressure, & Self-Doubt
First-time dads often face hidden anxiety, pressure, and self-doubt. Learn why these feelings are normal, how to cope with them , and...
Micah Shapiro
Sep 25 min read


Letting Go of Dad Guilt: How EMDR Therapy Can Help New Fathers Heal
Becoming a father is one of life’s most profound transitions—but for many men, it also opens the door to unexpected feelings of guilt....
Micah Shapiro
Aug 194 min read


How New Fathers Can Use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) To Quiet Their Inner Critic
Becoming a father is life-changing, rewarding—and often overwhelming. Amid sleep deprivation, shifting identities, and the pressure to...
Micah Shapiro
Aug 55 min read


Hobbies for New Fathers: Stress Relief and Self-Care Tips
Discover the best hobbies for new dads to reduce stress, stay connected, and reclaim personal time during the early months of fatherhood....
Micah Shapiro
Jul 223 min read


Community Support for Dads with Postpartum Depression
Discover how community support helps fathers overcome paternal postpartum depression in men and why connection is key to emotional healing for new dads. When people hear the term “postpartum depression,” they typically picture a new mother struggling in the weeks or months after childbirth. But an increasing body of research and firsthand accounts reveals that fathers, too, can experience postpartum depression—and in significant numbers. Known as paternal postpartum depressi
Micah Shapiro
Jul 155 min read


How Parental Self-Esteem Affects Child Development
Discover how a parent's self-esteem shapes child behavior, emotional growth, and confidence—plus ways to break cycles and build healthy...
Micah Shapiro
Jul 84 min read


Male Postpartum Depression Is Absolutely A Thing
When we hear about postpartum depression, most of us think about new moms. But more and more, research shows that dads can also go...
Micah Shapiro
Jun 213 min read


How Men with Low Self-Esteem Can Break Free from Chronic Regret
Let’s face it, we all feel regret sometimes. But if you’re someone dealing with low self-esteem, that regret can turn into this persistent, almost paralyzing feeling that keeps looping in your head. Constantly dwelling on past mistakes, missed chances, or things you wish you’d done differently can trap you in a cycle of self-blame and doubt. If this sounds familiar, just know—you don’t have to stay stuck there. The good news is, you can turn things around, and it all starts w
Micah Shapiro
Jun 34 min read


How to ACT with the News
In an age of 24/7 news cycles, social media overload, and global uncertainty, it’s no surprise that many people feel overwhelmed by...
Micah Shapiro
May 173 min read


Breaking the Cycle: How New Parents Can Learn from Their Own Upbringing
Becoming a parent is a life-altering experience that brings both joy and reflection. As new parents, you may find yourself thinking not just about how you want to raise your child, but also how you were raised. It’s natural to reflect on your own childhood and ask, “What do I want to do differently?” or “What do I want to pass on?” For many, this means confronting the mistakes of the past and making a conscious effort to raise children in a healthier, more supportive way.
Micah Shapiro
May 63 min read


Treating Paternal Postpartum Depression with ACT and EMDR
Postpartum depression (PPD) is commonly associated with mothers. Still, many fathers also experience significant mood disturbances...
Micah Shapiro
Apr 183 min read


How To Spend Quality Time with Your Children
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging for dads to carve out meaningful time with their children. It’s easy to let quality...
Micah Shapiro
Apr 43 min read


Healing Your Inner Child: A Path to Self-Esteem and Overcoming Past Trauma
Inner-child work is a transformative therapy practice that helps individuals reconnect with their younger selves to heal past wounds and...
Micah Shapiro
Mar 203 min read


It's Lonely In the Nursery
New Fatherhood: A Life Transition Few Talk About Becoming a father is often described as one of the most joyous moments in a man’s life....
Micah Shapiro
Mar 113 min read


How We Feel About Ourselves Affects Our Emotional Well-Being
It’s easy to overlook just how much self-esteem affects our daily lives because we're not always aware of it. But it's there, hovering...
Micah Shapiro
Feb 214 min read


EMDR Therapy for New Dads
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR for short, is shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety and distress. New...
Micah Shapiro
Feb 103 min read


Actually, You Would Be a Good Dad
Gentlemen, have you ever wondered if you're cut out to be a father? Chances are you have. And I'll go out on a limb and say, if you...
Micah Shapiro
Jan 213 min read
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