Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be one of the most overwhelming, stressful, and emotionally draining experiences for new parents. Parents of NICU babies face a unique set of challenges, from the emotional toll of watching their newborn struggle to the logistical demands of balancing hospital visits with everyday responsibilities. If you know someone navigating the NICU journey, offering your support can make a tremendous difference. But often, people don’t know what to say or do to truly help.

Tomorrow kicks off NICU Awareness Week, so in honor of that, here are some do’s and don’ts to help you support any NICU parents in your life.

It can be difficult and scary when your partner or loved one has PPD. Learn some signs of PPD, how to provide support, and how to encourage professional help - including a resource list.

Having a new baby comes with a lot of unknowns. Emily offers tips to help weather the uncertainty that comes with a new addition to your family.

Katy writes about how to manage two of our biggest roles - while not losing ourselves in the process.

Katy details how to begin to explore your relationship with your own sexuality.

Emily introduces a concept to think about your needs as a person - and figure out what to shift so your balance feels better.

Emily spends each November cultivating time for gratitude. Join her this month and build your own practice.

Emily writes about how ERA came to be - and how you really pronounce our name.

How to work with your partner for a smoother start to your parenting journey.

Emily writes about what she would tell her younger self after years of business ownership, parenting, and being a therapist.

What do you do when you don’t meet your own expectations?

Cultivate gratitude this month with a daily practice.

Emily writes about learning how to feel - especially when you’ve spent a really long time trying not to.

New Clinician at ERA Wellness - Gabrielle Trecek, LCSW

Specializing in trauma, anxiety, and OCD.

Emily writes about coping with ALL the parenting-related stress.

Sometimes, things are just hard.