katenaylor
Kate Naylor is a seventh generation Texan and has been in Austin since 2008. She and her husband live on 3 acres southwest of the city with their fearless toddler and two dogs. Kate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and these days can be found teaching and supporting those on the ‘frontlines’ of raising and caring for babies and children - with an emphasis on childhood development, family relationships, and trauma. Her therapy website and personal blog on motherhood can be found at kategosenaylor.com.
Why Get (And Stay) Married?
We don’t like feeling uncomfortable do we? Cold? Turn on the heat. Hot? Turn on the AC. Don’t want to wait? Order on Amazon, drive thru the fast food place, get it delivered. Patience...
My Favorite Books For New And Expecting Mothers
In a time when you may be hungrily seeking parenting advice, let me suggest another option. You don’t need parenting advice (and anyway, you’ll get more unsolicited advice than you will ever want from...
Lowered Expectations: The Path To Parenting Peace
“You’re going to be an AMAZING parent!”
How many times have you heard this? If you are or were expecting a child, I’m guessing you heard it more than once. We say it to expecting...
No, You Can’t “Just Let Go” Of Control
No, You Can’t “Just Let Go” Of Control
“Just let go”
How many times have you heard that phrase? How many times have you been able to “just let go”? It’s just….not that easy, is it?...
The Power Of Moms: Using Your Influence To Get The Help You Need
The Power Of Moms: Using Your Influence To Get The Help You Need
Women are powerful. Moms are powerful. We know this. We see it every day. Sometimes that power can feel like responsibility and...
Making Mindfulness Work For You
Making Mindfulness Work For You
Mindfulness is a major buzzword these days - we’re hearing about it in the news, in movies and TV, and even schools are utilizing it for their students (huzzah!). But...
Meet Kate Naylor
Meet Kate Naylor
I wouldn’t call myself a writer. A daughter, wife, and mother? Yes. An outdoorsy yoga lover and a therapist? Yes. Writer? *shrugs* Maybe? I sort of feel like time will tell. All...