Lauren Wilde
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Lauren Wilde
Education & Resources — Healing Awaits, LLC
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“Even when they are asleep, infants as young as six months react negatively to angry, argumentative voices, as University of Oregon researchers discovered by measuring brain activity of babies in the presence of steadily rising voices. Babies raised by unhappily married parents have been shown to have a host of developmental problems, from delayed... See more
This space is all about changing the language about career pauses for family life and this is a good one to take on. No, maternity leave or chapters of at-home parenting is not time off. Some people think it’s just colloquial conversation. I say it’s cultural messaging that undervalues the immense work of caregiving and family life in modern days... See more
instagram.comThe truth is that motherhood is as beautiful as it looks on the congratulations cards, but it can also be a mess. It’s important to be honest about this. No real change is possible until working mothers stop trying to be all things to all people—perfect at work, perfect as partners, and perfect as mothers, with each role kept entirely separate.
... See moreLara Bazelon • The End of Mom Guilt
Mother’s Day is tomorrow, and many of us are going to receive gifts of outings, nights out, or traditional “self-care” methods.
And these can be great, welcome gifts. But they can also add to an already full plate and fail to leave us rested.
We’re often told we just need to rest or... See more
instagram.comMany mental health professionals don’t use the word “healing” when it comes to grief. In many ways, grief isn’t something you heal from; it’s something you grow with. It’s something you learn to stand side-by-side with. Something else to consider if you’re supporting someone through loss: Listen to how a loved one speaks about their loss, and try... See more
Annie Grace - This Naked Mind
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SeekHealing | Social Health Organization
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For World Mental Health Day, here's a quick comparison between the PSI HelpLine, National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, and the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
📱 Postpartum Support International HelpLine (1-800-944-4773): Call or text when you are not in crisis, but need resources and referrals for perinatal... See more
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