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Aug 11 min read

3 Ways to Tell Where Love Ends and Toxicity Starts

By Mark Travers Ph.D. To love someone is to accept them fully, blemishes and all. We all know this definition of love. Over the years,...

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Aug 11 min read

How to cope with anxiety

Anxiety is one of most prevalent mental health disorders, with 1 out of 14 people around the world being likely affected. Leading up to...

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Aug 12 min read

Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Badly

By Cami Ostman, M.S. "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly." — G. K. Chesterton One of my favorite quotes is from G. K. Chesterton,...

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Aug 11 min read

3 Immediate Ways to Restore Your Sense of Inner Peace

By Mark Travers Ph.D. It's likely that your mental health is crying out for some self-compassion. After you have a baby and are in...

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Jul 313 min read

Doom Spiral: What to Do if Your Inner Voice Goes Too Far

If you are pregnant or in postpartum and you're struggling with spiraling thoughts, this article provides good insight to how to manage...

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Jul 312 min read

How Nature Nurtures the Brain

By: Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. If you are pregnant or in postpartum, going outside to get fresh air or going for a walk outside can do...

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Jul 312 min read

The Twist on Positive Self-Affirmations

By: Kat Gage Using positive self-affirmations has been said to help break the cycle of negative self-talk. Positive self-affirmations...

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Jul 311 min read

How to Calm Down During Panic Attacks

Experiencing a panic attack can leave you overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. Use these tips to calm down during a panic attack.

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Jul 311 min read

The Body Changes You NEED TO KNOW About After Giving Birth | The 4th Trimester

By: Diana In The Pink The postpartum time is a wonderful new time to spend with your new baby. But let's face it, it is also a time when...

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Jul 303 min read

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What It Is, How to Manage It

By Hilda Hutcherson Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, PCOS can play havoc with your fertility. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms...

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Jul 301 min read

Postpartum depression: The worst kept secret

By: Dr. Andrea Chisholm Having a baby is one of the happiest times in life, but it can also be one of the saddest. For most new...

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Jul 302 min read

The Confidence Gap

By: Katty Kay and Claire Shipman Evidence shows that women are less self-assured than men-and that to succeed, confidence matters as...

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Jul 301 min read

7 Secrets of Happy Couples

By: Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. We all want loving and successful relationships, but we don't always know how to achieve them. Over time,...

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Jul 302 min read

Protecting Your Birth: A Guide For Black Mothers

By Erica Chidi and Erica P. Cahill, M.D. The data is heartbreakingly clear: Black women in America have more than a three times higher...

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Jul 301 min read

The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage

By: Dr. Susan David, TED Talks Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters:...

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Jul 301 min read

Sleep and Pregnancy

The amount of sleep you get while you’re pregnant not only affects you and your baby, but could impact your labor and delivery as well....

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Jul 301 min read

A Dietitian's Guide To Eating During Each Trimester of Pregnancy

Registered Dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman gives tips on the most nutritious foods to eat to support your baby in each trimester of...

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Jul 291 min read

Best Pregnancy Stretches | 15-Min Full-Body Daily Stretch Routine | Relieve Pregnancy Symptoms

These are great daily pregnancy stretches (a stretch routine) to keep away pregnancy aches and pains and help pregnancy symptoms.

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Jul 292 min read

9 Things New Moms Need to Know If They're Struggling With 'Scary Thoughts' Right Now

By Karen Kleiman What if I get sick and can’t take care of my baby? What if my baby gets sick? What if my partner gets sick? How do I do...

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Jul 292 min read

Want a Better Relationship? Try Collaborative Communication

It's important to continue improving your communication with your partner, especially during postpartum or after having children. Don't...

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