Dr. Hilary Mandzik is a mom to three young children so she understands that parenthood can be wonderful and amazing and full of joy while at the same time, it can be really, really hard. After working as a Licensed Psychologist with children and families in therapeutic settings for fifteen years, the life transition to becoming a mother gave a new life to her career.

Motherhood compelled her to expand her work to include support for new parents. She earned a Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International, which provided her with specialized knowledge and training to more effectively support new parents who are struggling.

Throughout our insightful discussion with Dr. Hilary, you will hear us talk about:

• Dr. Mandzik’s journey to becoming a psychologist and specializing in the support of new parents who are struggling.
• The impact that being a psychologist has on parenting, and other relationships.
• The elements that cause the greatest struggles when transitioning to life with a new baby.
• The front end preparation that parents can invest in that will help equip them for the changes ahead.
• Defining Gentle Parenting, Respectful Parenting, Conscious Parenting and why it's hard for some parents.
• Recognizing the areas we need reparenting and working through our own traumas.
• The reason our children’s behavior triggers us.
• Looking at tantrums from a child’s perspective.
• Dr. Mandzik’s advice to parents when it comes to tantrums, sibling rivalry, aggressive behaviors from their children, etc.
• The message that Dr. Mandzik wants all moms to hear.

https://www.hilarymandzik.com

https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset (Free Resource)

https://www.raisedresilient.com (Dr. Hilary's Podcast)

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