Tag: parent support
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10 Things I Experienced When My Baby Was in the NICU
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached the end of my pregnancy, I never expected that a simple call to my doctor would lead to a whirlwind of emotions and experiences I wasn’t prepared for. After reporting an unbearable headache, I was quickly admitted to the hospital, where I learned I was in liver failure and…
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Let’s Embrace a New Approach to Fundraising: Ditch the Bake Sale
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, fundraising for our children’s schools often feels like a necessary evil. We’ve all been there—pushing our kids to sell questionable chocolate bars and lugging around catalogs filled with tacky holiday items that no one really wants. Why do we willingly put ourselves through this? One ingenious PTA…
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To the Resilient Single Parent: You’ve Got This
Get Pregnant Fast There are days when no amount of coffee can quell the exhaustion you face. Just when you wish you had someone to share the load, you realize it’s just you. You’re the one in charge, and that can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, it just doesn’t seem fair—because it really isn’t. Yet, you rise…
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Moms with NICU Babies Face Higher Risks of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Mothers of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) often endure more than just the physical challenges of childbirth; they are also at a significantly increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD). Research indicates that moms whose newborns require NICU care are 40% more likely to experience PPD compared to the general…
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For Every Parent Who Had the Most Challenging Morning Ever
Get Pregnant Fast Welcome to what might just be the toughest week of your parenting journey. Seriously, what’s the deal with mornings? Between the frantic rush to get everyone dressed, the endless search for matching socks, and the inevitable meltdowns, it often feels like a scene straight out of a comedy—or a horror movie. If…