Tag: emotional health
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Why Renowned Actress Sarah Jensen Argues Against Spanking: A Thoughtful Perspective for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Sarah Jensen, an acclaimed actress and mother, isn’t afraid to dive into contentious subjects. On her popular YouTube channel, she shares her insights on various parenting issues, from breastfeeding to the importance of language in how we refer to women. Recently, a compelling video of hers has resonated with many parents as…
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Exercise and IVF: How Reducing My Workout Routine Helped Me Release My Pregnancy Expectations
Read more A pair of dusty workout gloves, a coiled jump rope, knee-high socks, and a small, water-damaged notebook—these forgotten items from a gym bag tucked away in my closet used to fill me with joy. Seven months ago, when I was actively exercising, the answer to whether these belongings sparked happiness would have been…
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I Never Expected My Father to Be My Rock During My Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast For nearly a week, I carried a heavy secret before finally picking up the phone to call my dad. He had sensed my distance over the past few months, but I had masked it as just the usual stress from work and family life. I could hear the concern in his voice…
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I Experienced a Miscarriage at Work and Acted Like Nothing Happened
Get Pregnant Fast Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes you find yourself wishing you could just turn back the clock and escape to a more comfortable place. Whether it’s the temptation to sneak in an extra hour of sleep or the urge to hide away in a dark movie theater, we usually talk ourselves back…
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Sometimes It’s Necessary to Step Away from Your Child – And That’s Absolutely Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Taylor Johnson Date: March 17, 2018 I adore my son, but at times, he can be quite a handful. As a four-year-old, I don’t hold it against him; he’s naturally stubborn. There are moments when he refuses to listen, and frustration mounts when things don’t unfold as he wishes. It…
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Kelly Anderson Highlights an Important Reality About Weight That Often Goes Unspoken
Get Pregnant Fast Kelly Anderson is unapologetic about her weight, and rightfully so. As a remarkable singer and relatable personality, she embodies the kind of friend you’d want in your life. However, since gaining some weight in the spotlight, she’s faced a barrage of questions regarding her body image. This incessant scrutiny is frustrating and,…
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Please Respect My Choices Regarding My Child’s Pacifier
Get Pregnant Fast Every time we venture out with family and someone pulls out their phone to snap a picture of my child, I brace myself for the inevitable comments. I often find myself debating whether to confront the situation or let it slide, but more often than not, I react in the moment. Someone…
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Understanding the Concept of Feeling “Touched Out”: Symptoms and Coping Strategies
Read more It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by constant physical contact from your little ones. If you’ve ever found yourself wishing for a moment of personal space amid the demands of caring for your child, you might be experiencing what many refer to as feeling “touched out.” What Does Feeling Touched Out Mean? The…
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Understanding the True Nature of Grief
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Content Warning: Child Loss Five years after the heartbreaking loss of my three-week-old daughter, Emma, due to a congenital heart defect, I’ve gained a clearer understanding of the triggers that ignite my grief. Familiar instances, like encountering someone with her name, can shatter my composure in an instant. Other times, seemingly…
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If Your Kids Say “Stop” When Tickled, Take It Seriously
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 23, 2019Originally Published: Nov. 23, 2017 Caution: Tickling may not be as innocent as it seems. I was chatting with my friend Sarah when I heard her 9-month-old daughter, Mia, shrieking in delight in the background. “Is Mia okay?” I asked, concerned. “Oh, she’s not crying. She’s laughing!” Sarah…