Tag: stress management
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Navigating Stress and Anxiety: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself straddling the line of “Everything’s Fine Until It Isn’t” when it comes to stress and anxiety. Generally, life is pretty manageable. But after welcoming my first child, that balance was dramatically upended. I experienced my first panic attack on an airplane, feeling my heart race and breath quicken, all…
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Biofeedback in Pregnancy: Understanding How It Works
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friend! If you’re navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy and feeling a bit off, you might want to explore biofeedback. This noninvasive therapy could help with some of those pesky pregnancy symptoms, making them a little more manageable. What is Biofeedback? So, what exactly is biofeedback? Think of it…
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If I Could Do It All Again: What I’d Change as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a new mom, it often felt like my parenting was evaluated based on my children’s sleep, eating habits, walking milestones, and overall behavior. I used to think that my performance in these areas was like a motherhood report card. If they hit all the right notes (and let’s be honest, there’s…
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I Love You, Darling, But Your Driving Is Driving Me Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: a typical weekday morning at 7:30 a.m., and we find ourselves stuck in traffic. My partner, who’s graciously driving me to work, is juggling a cup of coffee in one hand, blowing his nose with the other, and steering with his knees while engaging in a heated debate with the…
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Parents, It’s Time to Reconsider Monitoring Your Kids’ Online Grades
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressures of modern education, especially when we’re bombarded with the latest technology that seemingly lets us keep tabs on our children’s academic performance. However, it’s time to take a step back and consider whether this constant monitoring is truly beneficial. Recently, I…
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10 Essential Tips to Navigate Your High-Risk Pregnancy Without Losing Your Cool
Get Pregnant Fast So, you’ve got the exciting news that you’re pregnant, but then the healthcare professional, in their calmest voice (seriously, how do they always manage that?), lets you know you’re classified as having a “high-risk” pregnancy. This might be due to advanced maternal age, underlying health conditions like type I diabetes, or maybe…
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9 Reasons to Show Retail Workers Some Kindness This Holiday Season
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the holiday shopping season! For some, it’s a delightful opportunity to find the perfect gifts, while for others, it’s a dreaded chore best avoided. Regardless of your shopping preferences, it’s nearly impossible to escape the retail environment during this festive time of year. In the midst of all the hustle and…
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3 Factors More Significant Than Taking Your Child to McDonald’s
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, the online world can amplify the voices of a particular group—especially when it comes to parenting. Suddenly, a simple trip to McDonald’s can make you feel like an inadequate parent thanks to the pressure of “sanctimommies” lurking in the comments section. It’s easy to forget that parenting is…
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Why I Can’t Simply Ignore Housework
Get Pregnant Fast As a new parent navigating the challenges of life with an infant, I often hear the advice to “sleep when the baby sleeps” and to “let the housework slide.” Both phrases have been thoroughly dissected in various parenting circles, often with a mix of humor and reason. The idea behind “letting the…
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The Myth of Busyness: Why It’s Time to Let Go
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Collins A few weeks ago, during a whirlwind of baking and cooking, my oven finally gave up. With a fresh batch of zucchini bread batter ready to go, I stood there, wide-eyed and stressed, feeling a vein throb in my temple. Flour dusted my hair, and batter splattered across my…