Megan Phillips
Megan Phillips is a licensed clinical psychologist who owns a private practice that specializes in helping women and moms in Orange County
(www.cottonwoodpsychologycenter.com). She is from the Pacific Northwest, but she and her husband decided to escape the rain and move to warm, sunny Southern California in 2012. Since then, she became a mom to a smart and funny little boy and an adorable baby girl. Megan enjoys cooking and taking in the local sights, and she is
always up for a fun mommy’s night out.
In Search Of Dad Friends
Not for me. That would be weird. This is a friendship advertisement for my husband. We all know that every mom needs to find her tribe in order to survive this parenting journey. Once...
When Will My Kids Eat? (A Question Of Survival)
I’m no biologist, but I’m pretty sure humans are required to consume food to survive. I’m also pretty sure that children need to eat balanced meals to successfully grow up. However, in my household,...
So, I Tried This New Thing Called “Glamping” And…
This is literally how I start this sentence to explain the adventure that my family took on Mother’s Day weekend. One might ask, “How did we end up here?” This is because, if you...
The Cat & Nat Live Show: Girl’s Night Out With A Thousand Of Your...
Last Sunday, I had the amazing opportunity to experience the Fun Show With Cat & Nat live at the Orpheum Theater in L.A. These two real life friends bring the real story of motherhood...
Why I’m Boycotting The Movie TULLY (Warning: Spoilers)
In my practice, I specialize in maternal mental health. So I was incredibly excited to see the trailer for the movie TULLY which hit theaters on May 4th. If you are part of a...
I Came *This* Close to Spanking My Son (And I’m Not a Bad Mom)
And neither are you. I don’t advocate for spanking because I know it doesn’t actually affect long-term behavior change (and it models violence). But darn it, some days I lose my cool and it...
I’m Raising My Children Without Religion
I'm raising my children without religion.
To me, this is a completely benign statement, as if I had said today was Tuesday. But to some, this can be an extremely polarizing statement that creates gasps...
When The Cost Of Success Is Stifling
Before I dive into this important and impactful piece, I want to clarify that I’m putting on my “Psychologist” hat here, so bear with me. The content of this article is heavy, and tragedy...
My Baby’s Brain: An Update
It has been a year since I wrote about our daughter’s journey through Infantile Spasms (IS) or West Syndrome, a “catastrophic seizure disorder” that typically comes without warning and leaves the children it touches...
Creative Solutions To “Problem Behaviors”
I don’t think I like age four. Three was worlds better than four, and I’m sincerely hoping that five offers a much-needed reprieve from the moody, behaviorally-challenged, fearsome fours. My son is a wonderful...
When Your Preschooler Asks Hard Questions
My four-year-old is quite precocious and inquisitive, and his verbal reasoning ability routinely amazes me. He often has very thoughtful questions and you can just see the wheels turning in his head when he...
Family Size Over Four? There’s No Emoji For That
Have you ever noticed how much influence societal norms can have on the family size you have? I mean, think about it—practically everything was designed for the two-kid household. Homes most often come in...
The Moments I Cherish
This week has been a bit stressful. The kids are getting restless in these last few weeks of summer, and their behavior is taking a turn for the worse. I have also been working...
When Getting My Child Help Makes Me Feel Like A Bad Mom
Let me start by saying that I am so grateful to be fortunate enough to have access to treatments and therapies for my child that will help her become a completely normal little girl....