Tag: emotional support
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How Much Should We ‘Coddle’ Our Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like a tightrope walk when it comes to the question of how much support we should give our children. Take, for instance, my friend Emma, a powerhouse who raised four daughters. She’s the type who never backs down from a challenge—whether it was playing three varsity sports in…
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Creating a Safe Haven for My Children: A Place to Find Comfort
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself on the phone with my parents, venting about the tough day I was having. It wasn’t just an ordinary day; I had received a hefty hospital bill for my husband’s recent four-day stay, alongside a letter from the IRS indicating an audit and an unexpected tax bill that…
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Why I’m Still Speaking Out About Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Last month, I shared my experiences following three miscarriages within a span of six months. While many readers expressed support, I also encountered a significant amount of harsh commentary, especially on social media platforms. I usually refrain from engaging with comments, but the urge to respond was strong. Here are my reflections…
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8 Strategies for Supporting Children Through Grief
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the waters of grief can be particularly challenging for children. As adults, we often struggle with loss, but for kids, it can feel overwhelming and confusing. My friend recently faced the loss of her father, a situation that, although expected, is still heart-wrenching. I lost my own dad at 23, yet…
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The Secret to Connecting with Your Teen: Embrace ‘Potted Plant’ Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast You might be familiar with terms like attachment parenting, authoritative parenting, or even holistic parenting. Regardless of your approach, as your child transitions into their teenage years, it’s essential to adapt your style. This is where the concept of ‘potted plant’ parenting comes into play. Yes, you heard it correctly—if you want…
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Navigating the Two-Week Wait: Tips for Staying Sane
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re in the midst of fertility treatment, you know that the two-week wait can feel like an eternity. Between the clinic visits, uncomfortable shots, and those all-too-frequent ultrasounds, the real challenge lies in the 14 days of uncertainty that follow. While I wish I could offer a magic solution to speed…
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From a Preschool Teacher: The Essential Do’s and Don’ts of School Drop-Off
Get Pregnant Fast As a preschool educator, I often witness the emotional turmoil that can accompany school or daycare drop-offs. The tears can be heart-wrenching, but I assure you, the duration of those tears often correlates with how long you linger. I understand it’s tough to leave a child in distress, but with the right…
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Understanding Depression: A Personal Journey of Realization
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up with a parent struggling with depression was my version of normal. I didn’t recognize it as anything out of the ordinary. I assumed that every parent shed tears at night, that mothers often found themselves in psychiatric wards multiple times a year, and that addiction issues were just part of…