Parenting isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Each family is unique, and every stage of your child’s development brings new challenges and opportunities. At Wholesome Psychology, we understand that parenting involves complex emotions, changing relationships, and ever-evolving needs. Our psychologists in Edmonton and St. Albert offer compassionate, evidence-based parenting support tailored to each stage of family life, helping you nurture strong, healthy relationships with your child while supporting your own well-being. Explore more about our services or therapists available locally.
Why Consider Parenting Support?
Whether you’re preparing for parenthood, navigating the infant stage, coping with the turbulence of adolescence, or adjusting to adult children, parenting can feel overwhelming. Many local families seek parenting support for:
- Building effective communication and connection with children of all ages
- Managing behavioral or emotional difficulties at home or at school
- Blending families or co-parenting after separation or divorce (see blended family adjustment)
- Supporting children through transitions, such as a move, loss, or new sibling (learn about stress of moving)
- Addressing concerns about mental health, self-esteem, or social relationships (see child & youth self-esteem)
- Strengthening parenting confidence and self-care
Our practice brings warmth, inclusivity, and a strengths-based approach to every family we serve in Edmonton and St. Albert. We walk alongside you—never judging, always empowering. Read more about our unique approach.
Stages of Parenting: Unique Needs, Tailored Support
We offer guidance and practical strategies for each milestone, recognizing that your needs as a parent change over time:
1. Preparing for Parenthood
The transition to becoming a parent is profound. We help expecting parents and couples prepare emotionally for parenthood, discussing topics such as:
For specialized support around pregnancy or adjustment into parenthood, visit our page on Transition Into Parenthood.
2. Infancy and Toddler Years
The earliest years involve rapid development and changing dynamics. Common concerns include sleep routines, feeding, attachment, and coping with fatigue. Our team provides down-to-earth, evidence-based support for:
- Establishing routines that support both the child and family
- Managing separation anxiety or early behavioral concerns
- Supporting parent well-being and identifying signs of postpartum mental health needs (birth and postpartum support)
3. Preschool and Early School Years
As children grow, social and emotional learning blossoms. Discipline, setting boundaries, and supporting healthy friendships become core needs. Our psychologists collaborate with you on:
4. Preteens and Adolescents
This stage can feel like a rollercoaster for families. Preteens and teens strive for independence while still needing loving guidance. We help parents:
5. Young Adults & Launching Children
The journey doesn’t end when children turn 18. Parents often need support as their young adults move away, navigate independence, or experience setbacks. We offer guidance on:
- Healthy boundaries and supporting independence
- Adjusting to “empty nest” changes (see empty nest syndrome)
- Managing ongoing family expectations and communication
Our Approach: Compassion, Evidence, and Collaboration
As a locally-owned practice in Edmonton and St. Albert, Wholesome Psychology recognizes the complexity of parenting in today’s world. Our team uses evidence-based therapies with a trauma-informed, collaborative lens. We believe:
- Every parent deserves to be heard and validated
- Families thrive when we focus on strengths
- Support should be inclusive of all family configurations (co-parents, stepfamilies, LGBTQ2S families, grandparents & more)
We partner with you to identify what matters most for your family and adapt sessions to your concerns. If your situation is complex—blended families, chronic stressors, or adjusting after trauma—our wide-ranging family conflicts counseling is available too. If you’re curious about how therapy can help, see what to expect from therapy.
Common Parenting Challenges We Address
Some families come in with a clear goal, while others simply know that “something isn’t working.” Areas we frequently support include:
- Discipline stress and effective communication (see communication & negotiation)
- Tantrums, sleep, and eating challenges in young children (see child & youth anxiety)
- Managing anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges in teens (see adolescent counseling)
- Conflict between siblings or between co-parents
- Coping with big life changes (new sibling, loss, parental separation)
- Parental burnout and self-care
Meet Our Experienced Parenting Support Team
Our team of psychologists and therapists brings deep knowledge, warmth, and respect to every session. Each therapist is committed to culturally-sensitive, anti-oppressive practice—rooted in the belief that every family has the potential for growth and positive change. Looking for someone specific? View our full list of therapists.
The Local Advantage: Parenting Support in Edmonton & St. Albert
Raising children in Edmonton and St. Albert means facing both universal and community-specific challenges. We draw on our local knowledge, up-to-date evidence, and close connections with schools, pediatricians, and community partners to give families the added confidence that comes from working with a practice deeply invested in your community. Discover more about our unique approach to local care.
Ready to Move Forward With Parenting Support?
Parenting can be hard, rewarding, and everything in between. If you’re ready to invest in a healthier, happier family dynamic, we’re here for you.
Book Your Parenting Support Session Today
If you reside in Edmonton, St. Albert, or the surrounding area, reach out for a confidential consultation. We are ready to support you at every step, from infancy to launching your young adult and beyond. Begin building the strong, healthy family relationships you deserve—contact us or view all our Wholesome Psychology therapists today.
