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The Innovation of Telehealth: Expanding Mental Wellness Across Iowa At Heartland Christian Counseling, we believe everyone deserves compassionate, professional mental health care, no matter where they live or their situation. As technology changes how we connect, telehealth has become a powerful way to reach more people, and we’re proud to be part of that change. Reaching All of Iowa, Without Barriers Iowa is a diverse state with lively cities and vast rural areas. But many p

Heartland Christian Counseling | Blog Post Understanding and Healing from Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Bringing a new baby home is often seen as a time full of joy, excitement, and love. But for many moms and dads, it can feel very different. Instead of happiness, they might feel sadness, fear, anger, or numbness that won’t go away. If this sounds familiar to you or someone you care about, you might be dealing with postpartum depression. You are not alone. Reaching out f

From the moment a child is born, a mother begins shaping their sense of safety, trust, and belonging. God designed the mother–child bond to be deeply relational, forming the foundation from which a child will one day engage the world. Through presence, care, and sacrifice, mothers play a vital role in nurturing their children's hearts and minds. Skin-to-Skin Contact: Building Safety from the Beginning Skin-to-skin contact in the early moments after birth is one of the most po

In today's fast-paced world, it's not uncommon to witness families fragmented by constant connectivity yet disconnected in genuine communication. Parents juggling demanding jobs, children engrossed in digital lives, and a strain in relationships have turned many homes from sanctuaries of safety into spaces of silent distress. However, by incorporating simple, actionable practices, families can begin to bridge these gaps. For instance, establishing device-free dinners or engag

In today’s digital age, electronic devices are deeply woven into daily life. While technology provides educational benefits, unrestricted or premature screen exposure presents risks: it can disrupt healthy brain development, emotional growth, and the shaping of moral values in children. Because children absorb what they see and hear, early, unfiltered exposure can shape their perceptions of the world, relationships, and themselves. Today, children are using electronics at muc