Tag: emotional health
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What to Expect When Spending Christmas Solo
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season can be a whirlwind of stress, filled with the weight of social obligations and the inevitable awkward interactions with relatives you only see once a year. Whether it’s faking gratitude for that leatherette desk set or enduring the commentary from your judgmental cousin, the festive period can feel like…
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I Cut Ties with My Own Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Amy Carter Updated: July 16, 2020 Originally Published: Sep. 12, 2011 As a child, I often found myself engulfed in a whirlwind of anxiety and confusion, never realizing that my feelings were far from the norm. I mistakenly believed that these emotions were entirely my fault. Years down the line,…
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To Save My Marriage, I Had to Stop Striving for Perfection
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself reflecting on my upbringing, and it’s hard not to blame my parents for my misconceptions about marriage. Their tumultuous relationship led me to believe that with enough effort, any marriage could be salvaged. I grew up witnessing their constant attempts at reconciliation—my dad offering heartfelt apologies while my…
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Don’t Shed Tears Over Oprah’s Latest Weight Loss Commercial
Get Pregnant Fast Oprah Winfrey’s new Weight Watchers advertisement is stirring up a whirlwind of emotions online. The Wrap has described her message as “the most emotionally raw she has ever shared.” Social media is flooded with reactions, with many feeling deeply moved by her words: “Inside every overweight woman, there’s a woman she knows…
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When Intimacy Took a Backseat, My Partner Remained by My Side
Get Pregnant Fast I had it all mapped out. I was ready to discuss how a healthy sex life could enhance your marriage. I planned to share all the reasons why I eagerly embraced intimacy, as the more my partner and I connected physically, the happier we both felt. I could just hear myself saying,…
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Why I Won’t Teach My Kids That Happiness is a Choice
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 1, 2023 Originally Published: July 30, 2023 Children experience emotions deeply. They feel things profoundly, and their feelings can be complex, messy, and intense. Anyone who has spent time with a crying infant, an irate toddler, or a moody teenager knows that kids come into this world equipped with a…
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Mommy Had Another Husband Before
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Insights By Ava Johnson Updated: September 10, 2023 Originally Published: March 5, 2012 During World War II, my great aunt married a young soldier while still a teenager, only to see him shipped off to war. Their paths soon diverged, leading her to marry the man who would stand by her…
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10 Essential Tips for Divorced Parents to Protect Their Kids’ Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of divorce is no easy feat, especially when children are involved. As someone who has experienced the impacts of divorce firsthand, I can tell you it’s a rough journey. The way parents handle their separation can significantly influence their children’s emotional health. Here are ten crucial strategies to ensure…
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15 Signs of Parental Madness
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while attempting to clarify to my child why we can say “dam” but not “damn,” I found myself spiraling into confusion after three hours of back and forth. I thought, perhaps I have contracted some form of delirium and decided to look it up. As I read through the symptoms, I…
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My Mother’s Words Still Echo: A Reflection on Parenting and Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast “Earlier today, when you were laughing on the bed … You looked foolish.” With those words, my mother inadvertently shaped my self-esteem, causing me to shield my smile with my hand, hiding the gaps in my teeth and suppressing the joy of laughter that once came so easily. While she may not…