Lakefront Psychology

02/23/2026

Strength should never require silence.

This blog confronts a reality too often overlooked: how Black mothers’ mental health stories are shaped by expectations of resilience, survival, and self-silencing, especially after NICU experiences. Through lived experience, Dr. Jessica Daigle, MD, FAAP names what happens when trauma goes unprocessed and why storytelling is essential for healing and equitable care.

This is a powerful reminder that healing begins when stories are told, and when mental health is honored as part of care, not an afterthought.

📖 Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/EEoNWFo

02/21/2026

Reminder: You always have this option.

02/17/2026

Practice gentleness and acceptance with yourself today.

02/17/2026

Healthy relationships are shaped by everyday choices: those small, consistent actions that build trust, connection, and mutual respect over time.

Our February Psychology for a Better You newsletter explores research-backed ways to keep relationships strong, communicate better, and stay connected with the people who matter most.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/lt2

02/10/2026

Emotional availability involves emotional maturity. How do you show up in relationships? How do others show up for you?

02/08/2026

Perhaps this is your season to receive.

02/08/2026

02/07/2026

Give yourself opportunities to slow down, coast, and just be.

02/01/2026

Know your boundaries and protect them consistently. Boundaries are a form of loving communication.

01/31/2026

Joy and pain coexist. Naming a point of finding joy wherever and whenever you can will help balance it all.

01/30/2026

Finding excitement in the small moments creates a life of joy. Be fully present and notice the gifts all around you today.

01/30/2026

You deserve self-love. It’s a daily practice of treating yourself with compassion, acceptance, and gentleness.