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Ten Years Later, I Still Grieve My Miscarriage

Ten Years Later, I Still Grieve My Miscarriage

A Motherly essay describes how grief after miscarriage changed over a decade, after its author realized she had forgotten the anniversary.
Psychology Suggests Being A Quitter Shouldn’t Be Shameful —The Ability To Abandon An Unreachable Goal Is Actually Mental And Physical Health Advantage

Psychology Suggests Being A Quitter Shouldn’t Be Shameful —The Ability To Abandon An Unreachable Goal Is Actually Mental And Physical Health Advantage

Psychology research links disengaging from unattainable goals with lower distress and better quality of life, while evidence on physical health needs care.
6 Ways To Make Mornings Smoother When Your Child Has ADHD

6 Ways To Make Mornings Smoother When Your Child Has ADHD

A child psychiatrist recommends six practical systems to ease morning routines for children with ADHD, from visual checklists to planning the night before.
Punishing Heat Waves Are Becoming More Common In California. Most Schools Aren’t Prepared

Punishing Heat Waves Are Becoming More Common In California. Most Schools Aren’t Prepared

An EdSource analysis found 45% of California students attend schools with 5% or less tree canopy in student areas as heat risks grow.
Not In The Mood? 7 Surprising Ways Sex Could Be Helping Your Brain, From Stress To Memory

Not In The Mood? 7 Surprising Ways Sex Could Be Helping Your Brain, From Stress To Memory

A MadeForMums feature examines possible links between sexual wellbeing, stress and cognition, while stressing that evidence does not prove sex protects the brain.
18 Mindful Self-Care Quotes To Inspire A Kinder View Of Yourself

18 Mindful Self-Care Quotes To Inspire A Kinder View Of Yourself

A collection of 18 quotes encourages self-compassion, acceptance and manageable actions as part of mental and emotional self-care.
Baby Loss Awareness Week: How To Support A Bereaved Parent And Show You Care

Baby Loss Awareness Week: How To Support A Bereaved Parent And Show You Care

Baby Loss Awareness Week runs Oct. 9-15. Teddy’s Wish shares ways to support grieving parents and offers free care packages to eligible UK families.
I Gave Birth In Britain And France - One Country's Postnatal Care Was So Much Better

I Gave Birth In Britain And France – One Country’s Postnatal Care Was So Much Better

A mother who gave birth in England and France describes contrasting prenatal and postnatal care, based on her personal experience.
Government Announces Earlier Mental Health Support For Children, With Help Available Before Diagnosis

Government Announces Earlier Mental Health Support For Children, With Help Available Before Diagnosis

The UK government plans earlier mental health help for children without requiring a diagnosis first, with details due in a forthcoming strategy.
New Report Shows Women Are Far More Likely To Be Minimized And Misdiagnosed By Healthcare Providers

New Report Shows Women Are Far More Likely To Be Minimized And Misdiagnosed By Healthcare Providers

A Gallup-Pivotal survey finds 51% of women report being minimized, misdiagnosed or ignored by providers, versus 39% of men.