“The greatest thing a father can do for his daughter, is love her mother.”

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How to Commit to anger Management in Parenting
Being Perfectly Imperfect Part 2

Being Perfectly Imperfect Part 2

There is absolutely nothing wrong with trying to improve oneself throughout one’s life…that motivation for self-improvement is one of the cornerstones of the human experience and can be something that gives us a great sense of purpose of our time on this earth. But when that drive becomes one of a constant need to be perfect, it takes a lot away from us.

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How Can Parents Influence The Teaching of Childhood Empathy?

How Can Parents Influence The Teaching of Childhood Empathy?

“There is more to human empathy than merely sharing another creature’s pain.”

Neuroscientists Jean Decety and Philip L. Jackson (2004) argue that human empathy requires several components …

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The Impact of Mental Health Disorders during Pregnancy and in the Year Following

The Impact of Mental Health Disorders during Pregnancy and in the Year Following

Mental health disorders often make it extremely difficult for new and expectant mothers to get through the day, let alone manage during pregnancy, respond to the needs of their infant or attend to other children.

Recent research has revealed that many depressed mothers describe feeling no joy. Instead they feel like they are down a black hole, numb, detached, alone and unable to cope or interact with their baby or their life.

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Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal Mental Health

Pregnancy and adjusting to a new baby can be rewarding, but also brings changes and challenges. While some days will be better than others, for some women who experience mental health problems each day is a struggle.

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