By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) While raising children can be one of the most rewarding roles in life, it can also be one of the most demanding – especially if you’re a single parent! Balancing the many obligations of work, home, and raising children can feel overwhelming at times. However, these key strategies…
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What You Need to Know About Surviving the Fourth Trimester
By Leslie Campos, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) When a new mother thinks about the changes that come with pregnancy, it’s easy to focus on the first three trimesters and forget all about the fourth. The fourth trimester is often overlooked, yet it can be one of the most difficult times for a new mom….
A Partner’s Postpartum
I can only speak for my wife and what I was able to observe after the birth of our beautiful daughter (the second of two). She was less confident, more prone to negative thoughts and borderline depression as well as the occasional short term. I realize that postpartum hormones are a big factor and in…
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