Tag: emotional support
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Postpartum Depression: How to Reach Out for Help
Read more If you’re feeling overwhelmed and suspect you might be dealing with postpartum depression (PPD), talking about it can feel like a daunting task. However, expressing what you’re going through to your partner, a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare provider is a crucial step toward feeling better. Understanding PPD Postpartum depression is a…
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Losing a Pet: How to Help Your Toddler Cope with Death
Read more Losing a beloved pet can be particularly challenging for young children, who may struggle to understand the concept of death. As a parent, it’s important to find the right way to explain this loss to your toddler. You might be tempted to soften the blow with a little white lie—like saying, “Max ran…
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Navigating the Aftermath of Your Child’s Psychiatric Hospitalization: What Comes Next?
Get Pregnant Fast What can you expect from a one-week psychiatric stay in North Carolina? Unfortunately, it often amounts to a few bottles of medication and a brief summary of the most challenging experience of your life. When my partner and I dropped off our son, Ethan, at a psychiatric facility three hours from home…
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Today’s Moms Believe They’re More Supportive Than Their Own Parents
Read more Recent insights reveal that contemporary mothers perceive themselves as more nurturing than the parents who raised them. This perspective underscores a shift in parenting values, where emotional support and mindfulness take precedence. Many mothers today prioritize instilling kindness (53 percent) and happiness (49 percent) in their children. In contrast, they feel their own…
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Pregnancy and Divorce: Navigating a Difficult Journey
Read more It’s a tough reality, but pregnancy and divorce can sometimes go hand in hand. Expecting mothers may find themselves separating from their partners during this tumultuous time. Just like any major life transition, the experience of pregnancy can create stress in even the strongest relationships. Factors such as financial concerns, questions about paternity,…
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I’m an Adult Woman, and I Still Need My Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone talks about the challenges that come with having babies—the sleepless nights, teething troubles, and the possibility of colic. Friends offer advice on surviving those endless days and share their own stories over coffee. As your child grows, toddlerhood introduces its own legendary hurdles, often referred to as the “terrible twos,” “tantrum…
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Understanding Separation Anxiety in Toddlers: Causes and Coping Strategies
Read more Separation anxiety can be quite a challenge for both toddlers and their parents. If your little one finds it difficult to part ways, it’s essential to understand why this happens and how you can help ease their fears. What is Separation Anxiety in Toddlers? Separation anxiety refers to the feelings of fear or…
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Grieving Father Takes on the Mission to Support Other Dads Through Loss
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of losing a child, the emotional toll is profound for both parents. However, societal norms often make it harder for fathers to openly express their grief. While a mother’s tears are often seen as a natural response, men are frequently taught to suppress their emotions, striving to be the…
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What I Wish Healthcare Providers Understood About Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast When faced with the news of a friend’s miscarriage, I found myself at a loss for words. Saying, “I’m sorry for your loss,” felt inadequate and overly simplistic—more like a generic phrase you’d see repeated in social media comments, often accompanied by a heart emoji. It lacked the authentic empathy I wanted…
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Why It’s Crucial to Prepare Girls for Their First Periods
Get Pregnant Fast We need to start conversations with our daughters about menstruation sooner than we might expect. Parents often dread the day they have to discuss “the sex talk” with their children. However, an equally vital yet often overlooked discussion is “the puberty talk.” With girls experiencing their first periods at younger ages than…