Tag: stress management
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When Having It All Takes a Toll on Your Health
Get Pregnant Fast I was chatting with a friend recently about our struggles with sciatica. Both of us juggle full-time jobs and young children. “You won’t believe this,” she said over the phone while driving to work, “but I dealt with intense pain for five months because it felt easier than making a doctor’s appointment.”…
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22 Practical Renovation Tips for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent living in a neighborhood that’s gaining popularity, I found myself in the midst of a home renovation project with my husband, who’s a skilled carpenter. My passion for home design, fueled by countless hours of binge-watching home improvement shows, led us to take the plunge. However, what seemed straightforward…
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Navigating the Chaos of Family Vacations
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the family vacation—a time that’s often touted as a chance for bonding and relaxation, yet can quickly morph into a marathon of chaos and stress. If you’re like most parents, you know that these trips can feel more like a test of endurance than a leisurely escape. So, how do we…
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How My Son’s School is Implementing Mindfulness to Enhance Learning
Get Pregnant Fast Are you interested in helping your children manage stress, absorb information more easily, and think before they act out? Yes, please! Wouldn’t it be great if there was a method that aids in emotional regulation, improves focus, and enhances impulse control? Absolutely! In today’s fast-paced world, stress is rampant. According to a…
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What We Can All Learn from the Mom Who Had a Meltdown in the Parking Lot
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Emma Johnson One day while I was parked at my child’s middle school waiting to pick him up, I noticed a woman a few spaces away. She had pulled in with such urgency that it was impossible not to feel her frenzied energy. It was just me and her in…
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When Life Makes Me a Less Than Perfect Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Life has a way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it? Just the other day, my partner and I completely spaced on paying our rent. We had just settled into a new apartment, and after a whirlwind camping trip, we forgot all about it. As my husband frantically called me, asking for help, I…
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15 Essential Steps to Get Ready for Your In-Laws This Thanksgiving
Get Pregnant Fast As Thanksgiving approaches, you might be feeling a mix of excitement and dread about hosting your in-laws. It all started innocently enough, right? One sunny July afternoon at a family barbecue, you might have had a bit too much sparkling wine and blurted out, “Let’s host everyone this Thanksgiving!” Your mother-in-law might…
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My Husband’s Unconventional Buy: Noise-Canceling Headphones
Get Pregnant Fast Every year, my grandmother generously gifts money for Christmas—not just for me, but for my husband and children too. It’s a truly thoughtful gesture. Typically, I allocate my share toward holiday outings, which can get pricey, especially when it comes to those special activities that add joy to the season. Just to…
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How to Navigate a Rage-Cleaning Mother in 8 Steps
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to approaching someone in a heightened emotional state, like a rage-cleaning mother, understanding her demeanor is crucial. Much like wild animals, some people are best left undisturbed, especially when they’re in the throes of intense cleaning. A rage-cleaning mother usually emerges after just a few minutes into a cleaning…
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The Truth About Emotional Eating: A Relatable Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not the type of mom who stashes wine bottles in the pantry or unwinds with a joint after the kids are asleep. (And honestly, I have no judgment for those who do!) I also don’t find solace in rage cleaning, hitting the gym, or attending therapy to manage the whirlwind that…