Matilda Foster

Matilda Foster is a relationship expert with a Ph.D. in Family Psychology from Columbia University. Her extensive research on family dynamics and communication patterns informs her insightful articles. Her background combines academic theory with real-world counseling experience, providing a comprehensive view of family dynamics.
She is particularly skilled in addressing modern families' challenges, blending traditional wisdom with contemporary approaches. A great hiker and a yoga practitioner, she often incorporates mindfulness and nature in her family-centric articles, advocating for a holistic approach to family well-being.

April 17, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Emotional Wounds, Physical Damage: Trauma & the Brain

Can emotional trauma cause brain damage? The answer is yes – when something very upsetting happens, your brain goes into “survival mode” to protect you. This emergency reaction is...

April 16, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Little Hearts, Big Feelings: Grief Activities That Help

When little hearts break, they don’t shatter the same way as grown-up ones. Unlike adults, kids often “puddle jump” through grief—moving between serious sadness and normal play in moments,...

April 16, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

How to Write a Letter from Father to Son (with Samples)

Letters have a special power that talking doesn’t always have. When a father writes to his son, he creates something that will last forever. These letters help build a...

April 16, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Why Are Teenagers So Angry? Troubled Teen Tantrums Tackled

“I didn’t even do anything!” The familiar refrain echoes through households worldwide as another teenage door slams shut. Teenage moodiness and outbursts have bewildered parents since time immemorial. Walking...

April 7, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Mother: From Poverty to honour

Behind every great person stands someone who helped shape their path. For soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, that person is his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro. Her story shows...

March 29, 2025
Matilda Foster
Mothering

Short Baby Naps? Here’s Why and How to Help

Are you trapped in the frustrating cycle of 30-minute baby naps? I’ve been exactly where you are. My daughter would wake up crying after just half an hour, leaving...

why does my 7 month old wake up so much at night

March 29, 2025
Matilda Foster
Mothering

Why Does My 7-Month-Old Wake Up So Often at Night?

Are you exhausted from your 7-month-old waking up multiple times each night? I’ve been in your shoes, rocking my baby at 3 AM and wondering if I’d ever sleep...

March 29, 2025
Matilda Foster
Mothering

How to Handle 2 Year Old Separation Anxiety at Night?

Hello, tired moms! Bedtime with a clingy 2-year-old can turn nights into marathons of tears and “one more hug” requests. You’re not alone in this struggle. This guide will...

March 29, 2025
Matilda Foster
Mothering, Pregnancy

14 Month Old Waking up At Night: Guide to A Better Sleep

You hear crying from your baby’s room—again. Just when you thought your little one was sleeping through the night, those wake-ups are back. We know how tired you must...

Toddler fighting bedtime? Learn the telltale signs of 2-year-old sleep regression and how to restore calm nights for your fatigued family.

March 29, 2025
Matilda Foster
Mothering, Pregnancy

Sleep Regression at 2: Your Toddler’s Bedtime a Nightmare?

When you thought you’d mastered your toddler’s sleep schedule, the dreaded 2-year sleep regression hits. Suddenly, your once-peaceful sleeper is fighting bedtime like it’s their job, waking frequently, or...