Tag: stress management
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When You Lose Your Cool for No Apparent Reason
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Today began like any ordinary day. I woke up feeling neutral—not overly energetic, but not in a foul mood either. There were no pressing deadlines at work, my kids were at home, cheerful and healthy. We were on schedule, nothing was spilled, and I managed to avoid slipping on the icy…
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What Transpired When a Stranger Urged Me to ‘Take It Easy’
Get Pregnant Fast After what felt like an eternity of 42 minutes, my kids were still dawdling, complaining about school, and running back inside for forgotten items such as lunches, homework, sweatshirts, and who knows what else. I felt the familiar pang of anxiety rising within me, knowing we were going to be late—again. With…
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Toddler Nail Biting: Understanding the Habit and How to Address It
Read more It’s not uncommon for young children to develop habits like nail biting, a behavior that can be frustrating for parents. Research indicates that nearly half of all toddlers engage in this act, but the good news is that most will eventually grow out of it. Understanding why your little one might be biting…
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What Happens When I Hit My Maximum Frustration Threshold
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast It’s true—I can be a bit of a diva. “Really?” you might exclaim, incredulous. I get it; it’s hard to believe. I pride myself on being the most affable diva you’ll ever encounter. But consider this: Remember those college days when you discovered your drink limit before the room started spinning?…
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Nurturing My Mental Health as a Parent of a Child with a Disability
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is inherently demanding. Regardless of the cheerful snapshots we share on social media, we all face our unique challenges in raising children. Sometimes these hurdles are fleeting, but they are very real. This reality becomes even more pronounced when you’re raising a child with a disability. My son’s disabilities require my…
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Biofeedback in Pregnancy: Understanding the Basics
Read more Feeling less than your best during pregnancy? You might want to consider biofeedback, a non-invasive therapy that could help manage some of those pesky side effects. While it won’t magically eliminate morning sickness or headaches, it can provide you with tools to ease discomfort and stress. Let’s dive into what biofeedback is, how…
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The Unpleasant Physical Effects of Panic and Anxiety Disorders
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I found myself in a triggering situation. A disagreement with a relative over the phone and via email ignited a familiar spiral of anxiety that I had thought I had largely overcome. As someone who has dealt with anxiety for most of my life, I had recently been managing it…
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Why Moms Can’t Seem to Catch a Nap (Unlike Dads)
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is an exhausting journey, and the mental load that comes with it is undeniably real. Even when we manage to cross off a thousand tasks from our to-do lists, there’s an endless mental checklist that loops in our minds, making relaxation feel like an impossible dream. One mother, Sarah Johnson, captured…
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Why Is It So Difficult to Remember That Marriage Is a Partnership?
Get Pregnant Fast Thursday mornings tend to be the most challenging time for my marriage. If we ever part ways, the reason might simply be “Thursday mornings.” I’d love to blame our trash for the issues between us, but I suspect it’s more about our attitudes. My partner prefers to wake up slowly and quietly,…
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The Guilt That Follows a Chaotic Morning Routine
Get Pregnant Fast I often daydream about mornings filled with the soothing sounds of birds singing and the gentle glow of the sunrise. I wish I could carve out time to whip up a wholesome breakfast for my kids and actually enjoy it together while wearing a lovely silk kimono, sipping herbal tea, surrounded by…