Tag: emotional resilience
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The Reality of a 50/50 Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast As I handed my ID to the security guard at the entrance of the beer garden, I couldn’t help but feel fortunate to step into this kid-free haven. I was attending a vibrant street food festival in downtown Seattle, where a myriad of food trucks offered delicacies ranging from rich Russian dumplings…
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Sometimes I Contemplate Ending My Marriage, But Here’s Why I Don’t
Get Pregnant Fast There are moments when I seriously consider walking away. I think about how easy it would be to abandon the stability, the shared memories, and the bond that has taken two decades to build. Sometimes, I find myself wanting to leave the man who can be overly irritable, who doesn’t always share…
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Life with a Child Prone to Seizures: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It had been an exhausting week. My 18-month-old daughter, Emma, woke up one morning with her first stomach bug. Having enjoyed robust health her entire life, I thought it was simply her turn to catch a virus. She was sick for what felt like an eternity, vomiting once or twice each day…
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My Experience at the Hotel Du Cap: A Night with a Predator
Get Pregnant Fast I was only 23 when I encountered my own version of what many now refer to as being “Harvey-ed.” It was 1997, and despite my street-smart demeanor, I found myself in a harrowing situation that left me shaken to my core. Although I walked away physically unharmed, the emotional scars lingered. As…
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If You Want to Raise Emotionally Resilient Kids, Start with Your Own Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, our family hit an emotional rough patch. My husband, Jake, was overwhelmed by work-related stress, while I was navigating some tricky boundary issues with my own parents and dealing with my own professional pressures. To add to the mix, our son, Lucas, struggled with sleep, often plagued by…
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Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety: A Personal Insight
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can remember, the moment I wake up, my mind kicks into overdrive. My mental checklist of tasks assaults me before I even notice the beauty of the morning. This relentless cycle is automatic, leaving little room for me to savor the moment or clear the morning fog…
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Unlocking Happiness: How a Mindfulness Program Can Transform Our Children’s Lives
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, fostering happiness and emotional resilience in our children has never been more critical. Many parents are searching for effective strategies to help their kids navigate the complexities of modern life. One promising solution is the implementation of mindfulness programs in schools. Picture this scenario: “Give it back!” my…
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Insights Gained After My Daughter’s Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Emma JohnsonApril 29, 2023 Trigger warning: childhood illness As a mother of three older children, the moment I recognized something was amiss with my 8-month-old daughter, Lily, was heartbreaking. Unlike her siblings, she had not crawled, and I noticed troubling signs of developmental regression. Simple tasks, like holding her bottle,…
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How Cognitive Therapy Transformed My Teen’s Life
Get Pregnant Fast My son faced a challenging year. As he transitioned from childhood to adolescence, our family dynamic changed drastically when my husband and I decided to separate. We tried to maintain stability for our children, but in retrospect, I question whether that approach was truly beneficial. It’s widely recognized that divorce can have…
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What I Wish My Child with Autism Could Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Lucas, As I write this letter, I know you may never read it, and that’s okay. I have so much I want to share with you, but at just 7 years old, I feel it may be overwhelming. Instead, I’ll share these thoughts with the world. If I had the ability…