Tag: emotional health
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7 Parenting Challenges of Raising Teens That Can Make You Feel Older than You Are
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the teenage years can be one of the most daunting aspects of parenting, and it often feels like it adds years to your life. While I’m currently enjoying a blissful phase with my kids in the elementary years—where they crash into bed without much fuss—I know the teenage storm is on…
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Listening to My Husband Helped Me Realize It Was Time to End My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast As I leaned against the doorway of our living room after putting the kids to bed, I mustered the courage to ask my husband, “Do you have a moment?” My heart raced, but I kept that to myself. The recent divorce of friends after 14 years had stirred up a whirlwind of…
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3 Strategies for Navigating Tween Mood Swings Without Wine
Get Pregnant Fast As the parent of a nearly teenage daughter, I can attest that we’re nearing the end of the “tween moodiness” saga. At least, I sincerely hope so. I’m not sure how many more door-slamming episodes and dramatic “I hate you, I love you, I hate you” exchanges I can handle before I…
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The Baby That Wasn’t Meant to Be
Get Pregnant Fast One. Just one little pill slipped my mind while I was reveling in the bliss of my honeymoon. The next day, I doubled up. Eight. Eight days late I found myself the following month, filled with a mix of hope and anxiety. Four. Four pregnancy tests I took — each one leading…
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The Day I Faced Arrest for My Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a complex journey, and while I strive to be the ideal mother, I often find myself navigating a middle ground that feels uncertain. I may not embody the mother I aspire to be, but I am certainly not repeating the patterns of my own upbringing. My parenting style exists in…
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I No Longer Struggle with Acne, But the Scars Remain
Get Pregnant Fast Talking about acne has become much easier for me over the years. Unlike when I was a teenager, struggling with breakouts, I can now discuss my experience without feeling the weight of embarrassment. Back then, I was convinced that my acne was the only thing people noticed. Any attempt by well-meaning adults…
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Breaking the Cycle of Parental Anger with My Firstborn
Get Pregnant Fast Tonight, I find myself in a familiar yet unsettling position—I couldn’t put my oldest to bed. The thought of him starting school tomorrow, facing the world without me, brought tears to my eyes. So, I swapped bedtime duties with his father. Typically, I scroll past online posts from moms shedding tears over…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD) Screening Test
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! If you’re navigating the rollercoaster of new parenthood, it’s totally normal to have a whirlwind of emotions. You might be thrilled about meeting your little one but also feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even sad. Sometimes, these feelings can persist and escalate into a more serious issue known as postpartum depression…