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.

May 8, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Why Showing Up Again and Again Matters More Than You Think

Time slips through our fingers like sand, yet we cling to the myth that brief, intense “quality time” can replace consistent presence in our relationships. “Quantity time” refers to...

May 8, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

33 Game-Changing Tips for New Dads to Thrive, Not Just Survive

Becoming a new dad is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can feel a little scary too. The good news? You don’t need to have all the answers on day...

May 5, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

61 Inked Ideas That Say ‘You’re My Favorite, Don’t Tell Mom’

Nothing says “I’ll love you forever” quite like matching ink that lasts a lifetime! When dads and daughters share tattoos, they’re telling the world their love will last forever....

May 5, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

21 Meaningful Mom and Dad Tattoo Ideas to Honor Your Parents

Parents shape our lives in countless ways, and for many, honoring that bond through permanent ink creates a lasting testament to the love of family. Whether celebrating living parents...

April 30, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Pregnancy Loneliness: The Secret Nobody Talks About

Are you experiencing a sense of loneliness while expecting a baby? Feeling alone during pregnancy happens to many women, and it’s completely normal. Your body is going through big...

April 29, 2025
Matilda Foster
Baby Development & Stuff

15 Baby Tracker Apps You Need: Smart Parenting

Welcoming a tiny human into your life brings immeasurable joy—and immeasurable sleep deprivation. In those blur-filled early months, remembering when your baby last ate or if that diaper change...

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...