Tag: stress management
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Our Mornings Are Pure Mayhem: The Real Struggle of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest son, now ten, was just five, I discovered him on a Sunday morning, fully decked out in his soccer gear—cleats and shin guards included—at an astonishingly early 6:00 AM. “Why are you dressed already?” I inquired. “Soccer doesn’t start until 10:00 AM!” With cool confidence, he replied, “I don’t…
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The Realities of Parenting with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast It was just a few months after my wife, Sarah, and I tied the knot when she broached the topic of starting a family. It was early 2005, and we were living in a cozy two-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake City. While we had casually discussed the idea during our dating years—imagining…
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My Child Is Not Getting a Limo for 5th-Grade Graduation, and Some Parents Need to Chill Out
Get Pregnant Fast Back in the ’80s, fifth-grade graduation wasn’t even a thing, but now it seems to be a massive event. I first learned about this trend when my cousin, a teacher, stopped by for a visit and described how elementary graduations have evolved into extravagant celebrations. She mentioned kids donning tuxedos and wedding…
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Why “Take a Deep Breath” Is More Than Just a Cliché: The Science Behind It
Get Pregnant Fast In the heat of an argument with your partner, hearing the suggestion to “calm down and take a deep breath” can feel infuriating. I know the urge to throw a pillow at my husband when he says it to me, yet it turns out he might have a valid point—at least when…
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Why Are So Many of Us Experiencing Burnout?
Get Pregnant Fast To all working Americans, we need to have an honest conversation. When was the last time you truly disconnected from work? I mean a genuine getaway—no emails, no phone calls, and definitely no checking in with your boss. Do you find yourself staying late at the office? Working through weekends? Skipping breaks…
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Recognizing the Real Connection Between Physical Pain and Stress: Don’t Overlook the Signs
Get Pregnant Fast In recent days, while preparing breakfast in my kitchen, I found myself gripping the countertop for support as dizziness washed over me. It was alarming enough that I needed both hands to steady myself. I couldn’t finish making my meal; instead, I had to take a moment to sit and recuperate. This…
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Clutter and Its Impact on Anxiety: Understanding the Connection
Get Pregnant Fast There are moments when I find myself standing in my living room at the day’s end, surrounded by a sea of toys, half-empty cups, and dirty dishes cluttering the coffee table. My family’s scattered clothing fills every corner, and an overwhelming sense of panic begins to wash over me. It’s hard to…
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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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Breathing Techniques to Manage Labor
Read more Patterned breathing is a technique that involves regulating your breath at various rates and depths. While some women opt for deep abdominal breathing, utilizing their diaphragm to fully inflate their abdomen, others may prefer lighter chest breathing. The aim is to discover breathing patterns that induce a calming and soothing effect during labor.…
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Work Can Be Less Stressful Than Parenting — And Many Share My Experience
Get Pregnant Fast For nearly a decade, I was a full-time stay-at-home mom, devoting my life to my children. Except for a few hours a week when Grandma would babysit, I was engulfed in motherhood every single day. There were no paid sitters; it was all on me. I was hyper-aware of every snack they…