Tag: emotional needs
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The Importance of Touch-Free Time for Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast A year ago, I penned a piece titled “Why Some Mothers Need Touch-Free Time.” In it, I reflected on how my partner sometimes feels overwhelmed by constant physical contact. At the time, we had three young children—ages 8, 5, and just 11 months. After a day filled with hugs, clinging, and tiny…
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How Can I Foster Empathy in My Child?
Get Pregnant Fast Empathy, the ability to comprehend and share the feelings of others while responding in supportive ways, is a vital skill for children to learn. While some kids may naturally exhibit empathic behaviors, it’s important for all children to be guided in developing this essential trait. Empathic children are often better equipped to…
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Mothers: You May Feel Overlooked, But I Acknowledge You
Get Pregnant Fast It was time for Back-to-School night, a moment filled with both excitement and nerves for me as an educator. The classroom began to fill with bright-eyed 4-year-olds accompanied by their families. A little boy and his mother approached with smiles, and she introduced him, “This is Ethan.” “Pleasure to meet you, Ethan.…
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The Risks of Complacency in Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast My partner often tells me that I still have that spark. He laughs at my jokes—or maybe he’s just laughing at me. Regardless, laughter fills our home, which is a positive sign, right? We certainly have our share of annoyances, but that’s just part of life when two people decide to live…