Posts by Dr Evy Espinoza

Here, in California, May 1 – May 7, 2023 is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, but May is Mental Health Month. Governor Newsom Proclaims Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 Parents/Caregivers* Mental Health Matters & Children’s Mental Health Matters! *Parent will be utilized, but it represents all People in a Parenting/Caregiving Role. When Parents &…

What is Reflective Parenting? Well, let me tell you a Birth 2 Five Story: A toddler is upset, crying, and having a big behavioral response. Mother begins to explain to him that he needs to calm down, and the toddler begins to scream louder, harder, and more intensely. His face is flushed, he cannot see…

Separation and Divorce is a Big Stressor, Challenge, and Transition for all Families.  This Event is Hard for Everyone, especially Children. Whether you have one mom/one dad, two mommies, or two daddies. This is a time of grief and loss for everyone involved. Dr. E! How can I help My Little(s) cope? It is important…

“Dr. Espinoza! How do I not lose my $#!T with my two Babies?” – Mother of 2 Daughters Answer: First, Anger is okay. All Emotions are Valid. What is not okay is taking your anger (negative feelings) out (Yelling/Screaming) on your Littles. Excuse Yourself. Take a break. Go into another room. Reset. Second, come back…

You may be wondering…. Does my baby/toddler need these services? What can these services do for us? The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health and the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health state that there are Three Reasons that Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Matter: Brain, Body, Behavior. Having strong, attuned,…