Having the Baby Blues Can Shred Your Self-Esteem The “baby blues” can hit any mother of a newborn. When a new baby is in the house, the mother may succumb to feelings of overwhelm. This often manifests itself in one having mood swings, crying, being anxious about being a good mother or not, and having feelings of guilt that the …
Being Poor and the Effect It Can Have On You
Being Poor and the Effect It Can Have On You The impact of poverty on a family can pack a powerful punch. Parents may feel guilty that they cannot provide adequately for their children, and each new day brings with it a fresh dose of guilt and a new chink in the armor meant to protect their self-esteem. Their self-confidence …
Yoga Can Ease Depression for Pregnant Women
Yoga Can Ease Depression for Pregnant Women Yoga is often touted for its ability to relieve stress, lower heart rate, and bring about a general sense of well-being. At least two studies now show that there is an additional, significant, benefit for pregnant women — that of easing depression. Pregnant women who fall prey to the beast that is depression …
Holiday Gratitude Can Last All Year
Holiday Gratitude Can Last All Year While being grateful is a common theme at this time of the year—as the holidays approach and people are thinking about spending time with family and loved ones—it’s important to keep in mind that there are numerous reasons to keep the sentiments of being thankful and grateful all year long alive. Of course, we …
The Value and Importance of Role Models
The Value and Importance of Role Models Having a role model in your life can be one of the best choices you can make to improve your quality of life. Having more than one role model is even better, as you will travel down different paths in life, and different role models will mirror different values. It is especially important …
Is Loving is a Choice? Is Loving Kids a Choice?
Is Loving is a Choice? Is Loving Kids a Choice? Most feelings are not a choice. Love is one of those feelings. Love for your children, in particular, seems to be almost an instinct for the child’s survival. An instant bond between parent and child is created from the minute a child is born. New parents are constantly anxious that …
Love Begins at Home
Love Begins at Home Love begins at home.” – Mother Teresa Your first lessons in love take place at home. Your parents teach you how to love your siblings and how to love and respect them as parents. The quality of these lessons will be the base of your forming loving friendships and also when love begins to blossom into romantic relationships. …
The Roller Coaster of Depression
The Roller Coaster of Depression The up and downs of life are possibly the most distressing part of dealing with depression. Its variable symptoms not only make the experience of depression particularly difficult for the person who is going through it, but they also confuse those who are interacting with them. Whenever a positive change occurs in a depressed person’s …
It’s Not Just About You: How Depression Affects Those We Love
It’s Not Just About You: How Depression Affects Those We Love When you are depressed, you are not the only one who is suffering. Your loved ones are watching you suffer, and your pain hurts them, especially when they can’t help you feel better. There are other ways that your depression can affect your loved ones as well. These are …
When is Daddy Coming Home?
When is Daddy Coming Home? When parents get divorced, it is difficult for kids of any age. Young children are most at risk of developing anxiety and depression, primarily because they are not old enough to understand the reasons behind their parents’ decision to get a divorce. How parents help their children cope with their divorce will play a key …
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