Tag: self-care
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18 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That Moms Will Love
Read more Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you haven’t picked out a gift yet, don’t panic! We’ve got you covered with a range of thoughtful and practical gifts that any mom would be thrilled to receive. Here’s a list of 18 last-minute gifts that are sure to delight. For the mom…
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Navigating Common Challenges with Grandparents and Finding Solutions
Read more When you welcome a new baby into your life, the excitement can sometimes come with a few bumps in the road—especially when it comes to family dynamics, particularly with grandparents. Just like Sarah and Tom, every new parent may find themselves navigating some tricky waters as they try to balance their parenting style…
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The Most Influential Person in My Fertility Journey? My Therapist
Read more Navigating the path of fertility treatments can be a tumultuous emotional experience. Having access to quality mental health care can make a significant difference. After several months filled with prenatal evaluations, ultrasounds, and various medications, I anticipated a smooth transition into an in vitro fertilization (IVF) transfer cycle this month. Instead, I received…
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Understanding and Coping with Mom Guilt
Read more Feeling guilty as a mom? You’re definitely not alone. If these emotions start to feel overwhelming, there are some effective strategies you can employ to help manage that guilt. What Is Mom Guilt? Mom guilt, and yes, dads experience it too, is that nagging feeling that you’re falling short in your parenting duties.…
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How Braids Empower Expecting Black Moms for Birth and Postpartum
Read more Braiding hair isn’t just a fashion choice for many Black women; it holds significant cultural importance, particularly as a soothing ritual during late pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. In the Black community, there’s an almost unwritten guideline that braids are essential before embarking on two major life events: traveling and welcoming a…
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Mom Burnout: Understanding Caregiver Exhaustion and How to Overcome It
Read more Have you been feeling overwhelmed with parenting duties? You’re not alone. Many parents experience what’s commonly known as mom burnout, a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that can leave you feeling drained and ineffective. Research indicates that nearly two-thirds of parents describe themselves as feeling burnt out. This issue, especially pronounced…