
Challenging unhelpful thoughts as a new parent
Becoming a parent brings a multitude of new physical, emotional and mental challenges which are difficult for everybody. For some however, these challenges are heightened by engaging in unhelpful thinking styles that may increase negative feelings and behaviors. Here are 5 common “thought traps”* that new parents may fall into and some guidance on how to challenge them: Mental Filtering When you apply a mental filter you only see the negative aspects of a situation and select