Tag: emotional well-being
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What We Moms Must Remember on Challenging Days
Get Pregnant Fast By: Ava Mitchell Date: Jan. 6, 2023 No matter how hard I try, the weight of exhaustion often feels insurmountable, much like attempting to hold back the relentless flow of a waterfall. My dinner sits untouched on the counter, waiting for the chaos to subside. As I rock, bounce, and soothe my…
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I’m Not Close With My Family, And That’s Absolutely Okay
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating family dynamics can be complicated, and for many, including myself, maintaining close relationships with family members isn’t always feasible. I’ve gone months without speaking to my brother, perhaps even up to half a year. My conversations with my mother occur roughly once a month, and with my father deceased, there’s no…
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Want Your Children to Thrive? Consider This Approach
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, our foremost aspiration is to nurture our children’s happiness. We all desire it. While our methods may differ, we remain open to learning and evolving, particularly concerning our kids’ emotional well-being. When I stumbled upon an article highlighting how we may have been misguiding our children for…
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Childhood Anxiety: Understanding the Challenge and How Parents Can Support Their Children
Get Pregnant Fast As the back-to-school season unfolds, social media is awash with images of cheerful, well-dressed children, symbolizing new beginnings. While many families embrace this fresh chapter with joy, for some, this time can be overshadowed by the realities of childhood anxiety. In our home, we have navigated the complexities of anxiety, particularly with…
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To the Mom Who’s Struggling to Keep It Together
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Mama. How are you really doing? You might say you’re fine, but let’s be honest—I can see that you’re not. And that’s perfectly okay. I’m not fine either. To be frank, I don’t know any mothers who genuinely feel “fine.” In fact, I think we should eliminate that word from…
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This PPD Campaign Misses the Mark in an Absurd Way
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of mental health awareness, especially concerning postpartum depression (PPD), effective communication is crucial. However, a recent campaign from Sage Therapeutics fails spectacularly in this regard. While the biotech firm is pioneering an experimental treatment for PPD, the marketing strategy they’ve adopted is not only misguided but also quite troubling.…
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Pardon Me While I Proudly Feed My Kids Kale and Chemicals
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jennifer Blake Updated: May 17, 2023 Originally Published: May 17, 2023 Recently, I shared a delightful photo of my children indulging in ice cream sandwiches after dinner, captioned with a reflection on my past struggles with food. I recalled how, years ago, I would spend nearly an hour in the grocery…
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Why Prioritizing Self-Care is Essential for Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, I’m Emily, and I’m on a journey of rediscovery as a mother. For far too long, I defined myself by the needs of everyone around me, neglecting my own self-care in the process. I mistakenly believed that sacrificing my own well-being for others was an admirable trait. I kept my phone…