You have been breastfeeding your little one for a few months, and have noticed that they seem to stay on one side for longer than the other. While pumping, you may have noticed that one breast seems to produce more ounces than the other. Or maybe you have seen that one of your breasts is much larger than the other. You might even have two completely different breast cup sizes!...
Being pregnant is a joyous and exciting time. But let’s face it: the journey can be very tiring. Between morning sickness, hemorrhoids, back pain, heartburn, swollen legs and feet, and more, it’s understandable if you are flat-out exhausted by the end of the day. You deserve as many breaks and as much TLC as you can get. Don’t feel guilty about taking time for yourself. After all, you are gestating and carrying an entire human inside of you....
If you started seeing school supplies on store shelves shortly after the Fourth of July, you’re not alone—it seems like stores nationwide put their notebook paper and backpacks out early this year. While students in some states return to school in August, others’ summer vacations continue until September, meaning school supply lists in those regions might not have yet been released. Key Takeaways Retailers have already put out school supplies and states’ tax-free shopping days have begun, but some parents don’t have supply lists from their school yet....
Dating a single parent isn’t right for everyone and it isn’t something to enter into lightly. No matter how much chemistry you share or how much you both value your relationship, there will be times when the kids interrupt, take precedence over your relationship, and require the devoted attention of their parent. You’ll plan a special outing and—boom—someone gets sick. Or you’ll have a long day and just want to unwind, only to find the kids ramped up and rowdy....
What Is Alcohol Intolerance? Do you start to feel nauseous or sick after consuming even the most negligible amounts of alcohol? Do you feel unusually warm or notice that your skin turns pink? These might be signs that you have alcohol intolerance. Alcohol intolerance is sometimes referred to as alcohol sensitivity. A person with alcohol intolerance might think that they get drunk too quickly, but in reality, their bodies are unable to break down alcohol in the same way a person without the condition would....
No one wants to admit that taking care of kids 24/7 can lead to burnout. But it’s not an uncommon part of motherhood, especially if you’re a stay-at-home mom. Luckily, there are things you can do to help avoid overwhelm. You can prevent mommy burnout by taking a few extra steps that stop you from feeling like you’re a full-time daycare worker with no breaks or days off. Avoid Negative People If your support system isn’t behind you, then mommy burnout may quickly appear on the horizon....
Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Dan Harris Dan Harris is a co-anchor of the weekend edition of “Good Morning America” and a correspondent for ABC News. Before that, he was the anchor of the Sunday edition of “World News” and “Nightline....
When we become pregnant, we often look at our own health through a different lens. Our bodies are housing new life, and we want to do everything in our power to keep that life safe. As such, if we skipped certain health protocols in the past, we may decide that we want to adopt them now. For example, if you refrained from taking the MMR vaccine, or if your parents decided to forgo it while you were a child, you might want to get it now that you are pregnant....
Pregnancy comes with a slew of unpleasant side effects, like extreme nausea or persistent backaches, but many common medications are no longer safe once you have a baby on the way. If you’re on the hunt for something natural to cure your morning sickness, a strained lower back, or even pregnancy-related anxiety, you may start to wonder about CBD. As wonderful as this substance may seem, it is not safe to use during pregnancy....
The cerebellum is the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements. It is also responsible for a number of functions including motor skills such as balance, coordination, and posture. The cerebellum (which is Latin for “little brain”) is a major structure of the hindbrain that is located near the brainstem. Where Is the Cerebellum Located? The cerebellum is the largest structure of the hindbrain and can be found in the back portion of the skull below the temporal and occipital lobes and behind the brainstem....
What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy? Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment focused on helping people who are “stuck” in their thoughts about a trauma. It was developed by Patricia Resick, PhD, and other psychologists to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CPT is based on the idea that PTSD symptoms stem from a conflict between pre-trauma beliefs about the self and world and post-trauma information. For example, a pre-trauma belief could be The world is a safe place, and nothing bad will happen to me, while post-trauma information may suggest that the world is, in fact, dangerous and hazardous....
If you find yourself dating someone who has anxiety, it’s understandable that you might have some concerns. Watching someone experience anxiety can be upsetting, and can even make you anxious or uneasy, whether or not you are prone to anxiety yourself. You might also have concerns about the future of your relationship. How will your partner’s anxiety affect your day-to-day life together? What can you do for them if they begin to experience an anxiety spiral or a panic attack?...
Self-mutilation in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD self-mutilation), and in general, is deliberate and direct self-harm, such as cutting or burning, with the intent to injure or destroy body tissues. Self-mutilation (also called self-harm or self-injury) isn’t an attempt at suicide, but it does result in injury severe enough to cause tissue damage. Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor....
A guilt complex refers to a persistent belief that you have done something wrong or that you will do something wrong. In addition to constant feelings of guilt and worry, a guilt complex can also lead to feelings of shame and anxiety. While a guilt complex may be the result of real harm that a person may have caused, it can also center on imagined or perceived guilt. People may think that they have done something wrong, even though they haven’t....
Spoiler alert! This article contains major spoilers for the first three seasons of the TV show, You, now streaming on Netflix. Joe Goldberg wants you. Joe wants to know you, to protect you, to love you. And he’s not willing to leave your romance to chance, so even though you don’t know it, he follows you, he manipulates you, he controls you. Over time, the you Joe obsesses over changes but his belief in true love—and what he has to do to ensure it happens—never does....
Hobbies are often thought of as activities for people who lead quiet, relaxed lives, but people with full, busy, even stressful lives may need hobbies more than the average person. Hobbies bring many benefits that usually make them more than worth the time they require. Here are some of the advantages of having hobbies. Health Benefits of Hobbies One study found that those who engage in physical leisure activities for at least 20 minutes once a week are less susceptible to fatigue....
Maybe you’ve always wished you could teach your child at home, or think your kid would do better from a more focused, one-on-one approach to learning. Perhaps they thrived in online school during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and you’re questioning if putting them back in public school was the right academic choice. Whatever your reasons, as a new school year looms, you may be asking yourself, “Can I really homeschool my child?...
Telling time on an analog clock is a lot more complex than you may realize—that is until you start trying to teach this skill to your child. Reading a clock requires an understanding of various mathematical concepts and the ability to synthesize these concepts together in a complex process. A conceptual understanding of the passage of time itself is also vital in understanding how to tell time. If you’re feeling stuck on how to teach your kid to tell time, take a deep breath....
Want to find out if your twins are identical or fraternal? Many parents are misinformed about their twins’ zygosity or twin type. They may think that their twins are identical because they look alike or fraternal because there were two placentas during pregnancy. But there are ways to know for sure. There are two basic categories of zygosity when it comes to twins: identical (or monozygotic) and fraternal (or dizygotic). Identical twins aren’t just two individuals that look alike....
There are certain things that you need to know during pregnancy. This information is best gained from a conversation with your practitioner, doctor or midwife. This information can help you in choosing the right practitioner for you and your pregnancy by providing you with answers that can help you in finding the perfect fit and to ensure that you get the best care possible. If you’re still not sure if you’re pregnant, this self-test can help!...
