Category: baby
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Wherever We Go, We Are Mothers
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Navigating My Postpartum Depression: A Journey Towards Self-Acceptance and Healing
home insemination kit Trigger warning: Suicidal Ideation It’s 3 a.m., and I find myself spiraling into despair. My mind races through dark scenarios, contemplating the unthinkable. I imagine a gun, the click of the trigger echoing in my head, or perhaps a more serene end, like succumbing to the hum of a leaf blower in…
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Practicing Self-Compassion in Parenting
home insemination kit Updated: August 18, 2014 Originally Published: August 14, 2012 This morning, I woke up at 6 AM, eager for a brief moment of solitude before my children required my attention. Though, let’s be honest: as a new parent, I’m essentially on duty around the clock, especially with a newborn in the house.…
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Modern Kindergartens Are Missing the Mark
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France is Set to Mandate Vaccinations for All Children by 2018
home insemination kit In a decisive move, the French government has announced that it will make vaccinations mandatory for all children starting in 2018. Prime Minister Jacques Moreau delivered this announcement to the French Parliament, emphasizing the alarming rise in measles cases across Europe. He stated, “It is unacceptable that children continue to die from…
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The Existence of the Gender Pay Gap: Evidence You Can’t Ignore
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14 Key Insights for Understanding Police Procedurals
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Understanding the ‘Motherhood Penalty’
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Why You Should Consider a Colonoscopy and How to Handle the Prep
home insemination kit A year ago, at the age of 34, I found myself in the midst of a rectal cancer scare. Colorectal cancer, encompassing both colon and rectal cancers, is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I was shocked to…
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A Viral Twitter Thread Captures the True Experience of Living with Social Anxiety
home insemination kit Social anxiety goes beyond mere shyness; it’s a profound fear of being negatively evaluated by others during social interactions. This often results in feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and even depression. It’s a complex issue that isn’t simply about preferring solitude over socializing, which is why a recent viral Twitter thread is so…