Tag: stress management
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From The Confessional: Thanksgiving Isn’t for Everyone
at home insemination kit Ah, the holiday season is upon us, my friends. You know what that means—gathering around the table for Thanksgiving while enduring Uncle Charlie’s cringe-worthy jokes about women. Or maybe you’re stuck in the kitchen while your rowdy nieces and nephews use the walls as their canvas, smearing chocolate everywhere while their…
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Navigating Overbearing Grandparents and In-Laws
Get Pregnant Fast During pregnancy, every expectant parent faces the challenge of managing well-meaning but overzealous family members. Grandparents and in-laws often have a wealth of experience, which can sometimes translate into unsolicited advice. If you find yourself inundated with opinions that feel more intrusive than helpful, here are some strategies to maintain your composure.…
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Study Finds Working Moms Experience Higher Stress, but Is It Just Perception?
Get Pregnant Fast Recent research presented at the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting in New York City reveals that working mothers may face heightened stress levels, but is this merely a mental construct? Led by Dr. Emily Carson, a sociology and anthropology professor at Crossroads University, the study investigated the concept of “mental labor”—the cognitive…
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How to Manage Your Mom Anger
Get Pregnant Fast It’s not all sunshine and cuddles—sometimes, mom anger is inevitable. Here are some strategies to keep your frustration in check. I used to think of myself as pretty easygoing. Sure, I can be stubborn and hold a grudge (just ask my patient partner), but generally, I preferred to keep things calm. However,…