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The holidays can be overwhelming for moms, and trying to manage all of the expectations can be tricky, even for the most experienced of parents. Learn how you can navigate this time of year with less stress from Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco. She shares her tips on how moms can alleviate some of this pressure and have a healthier and more magical holiday season.

Our Guest

Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, also known as Dr. CBT Mom, is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with stressed moms and author of Mom Brain. She’s the founder and director of the North Jersey Center for Anxiety and Stress Management and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Have you had a “mom brain” moment? Becoming a mother is a joyful rite of passage, but it can also be overwhelming—physically and emotionally. How can you calm the worries, quiet the guilt, and be present with yourself and your kids? Learn how in Dr. DiMarco’s book Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood―and Relax into Your New Self. She shares science-based strategies to help you cope with common challenges and make peace with your transformed identity. You can purchase your copy on Amazon or Guildford Press. 

Looking for more tips for coping with the stress of motherhood? Visit Dr. DiMarco’s website, drcbtmom.com.

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