I’ve been thinking about going to therapy, but…
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Many of us have said something like this to ourselves or to someone else. We think therapy might be helpful, but for one reason or another, we are hesitant to give it a try.
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4 Interesting Reasons to Try Therapy
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We learned via an article by Forbes that some people are under the misconception that therapy is for people who are "weak". However, this isn't true. The article stated that, "Psychotherapy is a tool that creates success. Smart people use it."
Therapy is something that everyone must try at least once in there lives. Here are 4 reasons why!
Read MoreSupport, Personal Growth & 3 More Benefits of Joining a "Mom Group"
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According to Diet-to-Go guest blogger Mia Redrick, "eight percent of moms do not take care of themselves... some even ignoring basic personal care tasks like going to the dentist, fixing their hair, or even showering". She adds, "Few Moms take the time to go out with the girls or even relax by themselves in the bathtub for a few minutes."
Read MoreA Study Of New Mothers Reveals The Importance of Community
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We have all heard before that it takes a village to raise a child. The support parents receive from their family, friends, and community members can have a profound impact on the family’s happiness and stress levels. This is especially true for new parents who may need the extra help in the beginning of a new journey with their first baby.
Read MoreHow to Teach Gratitude to Children
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It is finally December and we are officially in the holiday season! The holidays are meant to express love, appreciation and gratitude towards our loved ones. However, teaching gratitude to our children is not the easiest parenting task. How can we teach our children to be grateful for what they have?
Read MoreBenefits of Infant Massage - The Power of Touch for Mama, Papa, and Baby
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According to Infant Massage USA, "infant massage is an age-old tradition that has been passed down from mother to daughter since the beginning of time." There are many benefits of infant massage, including both the baby and parents.
Read MoreFor Men: 10 Tips to Reduce Stress
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One of the biggest factors affecting men's health is stress. Living in our modern and fast paced society does not making reducing stress any easier. However, not to fear!
Read MoreIncreasing Access to Maternal Health Care in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Every year in sub-Saharan Africa, almost 200,000 women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. One in 39 women in sub-Saharan Africa is at risk of dying of pregnancy related complications, compared to one in 4,300 in developed countries. Sometimes we forget how truly lucky we are.
Read MoreNavajo Midwives Announce First Native American Birthing Center in the United States
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Today we learned via Colorlines that two Navajo midwives from Waterflow, New Mexico, plan on building the first Native American birthing center in the nation.
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