Tag: emotional well-being
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How Can I Feel So Lonely When I’m Surrounded by People?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jamie Carter Updated: April 21, 2020 Originally Published: May 17, 2015 I’m feeling quite lonely. The other day, I confided in my brother, who is single, and he replied, “But you’re always around people. How can you be lonely?” It’s a question I’ve pondered countless times since becoming a parent.…
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Birth Trauma Left Me Terrified of Delivering Again
Get Pregnant Fast I have a deep-rooted fear of childbirth. This may seem like an overreaction to some, but for me, it’s a genuine terror that consumes my thoughts. While it’s normal for many women to feel anxious about the process of bringing a new life into the world — pain, stretching, potential surgery —…
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20 Things I No Longer Care About as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it often feels like I’m running on fumes. My time and energy are constantly drained, and it seems like every month my bank account takes a hit from summer camps, dentist visits, and the occasional lost library book. And let’s not even talk about sleep—I think about it more…
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When Life Gets Heavy, Turn Your Attention to Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Like many across the nation, the recent events have left me feeling unsettled, anxious, and at times, overwhelmed. The reality of our political landscape is something I can hardly wrap my head around. I have found myself oscillating between feelings of anger, insignificance, and an unsettling sense of insecurity—often experiencing all of…
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Don’t Cry, Mom: The Emotional Journey of New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As you prepare for your first child, it’s easy to get caught up in the tangible aspects of motherhood: the size of your growing belly, the nursery setup, the hospital choice for delivery, and the car seat you’ll use to bring your little one home. All of these details matter, of course.…
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How to Support a Child by Transforming Her Soundtrack
Get Pregnant Fast The sounds we encounter during our formative years have an unparalleled impact on our lives. They shape our self-perception and influence the choices we make long into the future. Reflecting on my childhood, I recall receiving messages that no child should endure. These negative scripts played on repeat in my mind, leaving…
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Nurturing the Emotional Well-being of Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone knows that being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is no walk in the park. You’re juggling a multitude of roles—chauffeur, chef, cleaner, and caregiver—all while navigating the chaos that comes with raising little ones. It’s like managing a high-energy music festival, where your tiny “staff” can be demanding, unpredictable, and sometimes, downright…
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They Don’t Want To Be Here
Get Pregnant Fast On a Friday evening, two children were welcomed into our home. It was their very first night away from their mother. The younger boy, just 5 years old, wailed as the caseworker guided him through our front door. For the next 90 minutes, he voiced his distress over and over: “I don’t…
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7 Affordable and Effective Online Therapy Solutions for Moms and Moms-to-Be
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating motherhood, whether you’re pregnant or a new mom, can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are several affordable online therapy options tailored for moms that can provide support right from the comfort of your home. Here’s a breakdown of the best choices available: BetterHelp – Starting at $60 per week, BetterHelp is often…