By: Sheri Petruso We struggled with the heartache of not having that special someone to celebrate and romanticize with, so we filled the gap with Galentine’s Day. This was meant to make everything better by ditching the idea and focus of the significant other and instead highlighting “girl power” and “sisterhood”. However, since COVID, we […]
By: Birthright St. Charles Team As we reflect on 2024, we’re reminded of the challenges we’ve overcome, the inspiration we’ve drawn from opportunities to support women, and the renewed hope we’ve found in their strength and ability to achieve amazing things. In these changing times, we’ve worked hard to provide the support and assistance women […]
Author: Jennifer Burch, MA LPC Introduction: Embracing Joy While Managing Stress The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and togetherness, but it can also become a whirlwind of obligations and stress. As women, we often feel the pressure to create magical moments for our families while managing our emotional well-being. This year, […]
If you think you’re pregnant, talking to someone over the phone can be difficult. You may not know what to say or how you feel. That’s why Birthright of St. Charles now offers text messaging. Text Your Requests, Questions, & Concerns to a Friendly Ear It’s becoming less common to pick up a phone and […]
Authors: Jack, Claire and Mary Kate Three local high school students recently completed a service project with Birthright St. Charles. One of their assignments was to write a blog post for Father’s Day. Today, we share their thoughts on what Father’s Day means to them. Dads have the potential to have influence and play […]
Author: Sheri Petruso MSW, LCSW Somehow, the standard of a good mom became self-sacrifice and “do it” with a smile. Taking time for oneself was just wrong, unacceptable, and, dare I say, selfish. Formal maternal mental health generally refers to a woman’s health and well-being before, during, and after pregnancy, emphasizing the perinatal time frame, which […]
By: Jami McDermott, Outreach Coordinator Ah, Mother’s Day – that time of year when we officially recognize the all-powerful women living among us: moms. But let’s not get too sappy; instead, let’s celebrate the rollercoaster ride that is motherhood, complete with its ups, downs, and sideways loops! Mother’s Day is for Moms Who are […]
You just worked all day and are ready to unwind, refresh, and relax for a minute before getting to all of your home “Todo’s”. As you enter your home ready for a break, you walk into dishes in the sink, toys and clothes on the floor, laundry piled up, counters full of junk mail, trash […]
By: Jami McDermott, Outreach Coordinator In our minds, we all have some funky mental stuff going on, right? It’s what psychologists call “complexes.” They’re like the mental patterns that shape how we see ourselves and the world. They come from past experiences, trauma, belief systems, and upbringings. So, what are these “complexes”? Think of them […]
By: Ella Bland, Teen to Teen Contributor It’s something that has always bothered me – how makeup, initially designed to enhance our beauty and make us feel our best, has evolved into a requirement to leave the house, making many feel the need to hide their true selves behind layers of cosmetics. It’s similar to […]