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Carolyn Wagner

Carolyn is a Chicago-area therapist at the Wilmette Counseling Center, specializing in maternal mental health, and founder of The Calm Mama Method. She believes mothers are world changers, and our future depends on supporting them as they do their sacred work. She enjoys traveling, eating and spending time with her husband and three young children.

new mom holding her newborn on the couch
Mental Health

10 essential ways new moms can support their mental health

The most important thing? To remember that this is just one season of your life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2023
Mental Health, Fourth Trimester
mom dad and two kids on couch- lazy parenting
Parenting

Why ‘lazy parenting’ is actually a recipe for happy families

Turns out it's not lazy at all.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
Parenting
Health & Wellness

Mothering during coronavirus is the ultimate test—but you’re already succeeding

Mama, you were made for this moment.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health
Life

How to find the best therapist for you (and what to expect)

Here are some of the most asked questions about therapy.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
Life
mom placing hand on baby's chest to prevent infant avoidant attachment
Life

What is infant avoidant attachment? What parents need to know

A person’s attachment style can change over time and repair is almost ALWAYS possible.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
Life
Life

Postpartum insomnia is real—and here’s what you can do about it

Yes, you're going to be tired—but you don't have to be THIS tired.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
postpartum rage: woman with head between her hands
Fourth Trimester

We need to talk about postpartum rage—and why it happens

The kind that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you are exploding.

Updated Mar. 10, 2022
Fourth Trimester, Mental Health
Life

The top 10 myths about the mental health of new moms

2. “I can’t take any medication until I’m no longer pregnant/nursing.”

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
Life
touched out: mother holding and kissing baby at home
Relationships

Why some moms feel ‘touched out’—and how to fix it

I couldn’t take a single second more of anyone being in physical contact with me. I was touched out.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
Relationships, Health & Wellness, Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Mental Health
woman sitting in hospital bed with newborn and child
Life

How your birth story can empower other pregnant mamas

“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I did it.”

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
Life
Life

Getting your body ‘back’—and other new mom expectations you can just ignore

Mama, it’s all ok.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
Life

After baby’s born, here’s how to get the help you need from your partner

Don’t underestimate the power of the little things.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships
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