On Not Diving
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, October 18, 2010
My daughter is cautious to a degree that often frustrates me. She freezes if she senses that something might be uncomfortable or hard or scary. Even if we know she’ll enjoy something, we still have to coax her to try it. Nearly always we’re right and she loves it. That doesn’t mean she trusts us unthinkingly the next time. She’s less hyper-cautious than she used to be but progress is slow.
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Internet School of Medicine
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Here are a few things I recommend you avoid, things I’ve learned the hard way and I’d love for you to side-step the pain.
1. Never try on your skinny jeans six weeks after giving birth. You feel skinny? That’s great! Back away from the jeans. This will not end well.
2. Never evaluate your life, your mothering skills, the state of your home, finances or marriage when you are having hormonal shifts.... READ MORE
Baby Blues
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, December 04, 2008
I came across an interesting article today written by a woman who suffered from postpartum depression (PPD). After her experience, the author felt so strongly about that tumultuous time in her life that she now counsels other women through their own PPD.
One interesting part of the post was a chart that distinguishes between three types of “mood disorders” associated with giving birth. The list included... READ MORE
In the Moment
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Late yesterday afternoon, Juliette had soccer practice. As it was cold and threatening rain (we actually had snow earlier in the day), I was tempted to drop her off instead of staying at the field while she practiced.
But something (perhaps it was the snow) set my mind to thinking about the long, indoor winter days that lie ahead. I told the kids to pack the van and get ready. We were all going.
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Posted by Lisa Klewicki, Ph.D. in Features on Friday, August 15, 2008
By Lisa Klewicki, Ph.D.
Sue pulls the pillow over her head as the snooze alarm goes off again. She desperately wishes that she could stay in bed instead of facing another day. Her husband, Joe, gently shakes her shoulder.
“Get up, honey. It’s getting late.”
“I’m going, I’m going!” Sue snaps back.
Forcing herself through her morning routine, Sue looks in the mirror and wonders exactly when she got... READ MORE
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