Technically speaking, PostPartum Depression (PPD) is a diagnosis reserved for those Moms who struggle with mood disorders at and around the time of the birth of her child. PPD can last several months post-birth, yet there is an end point. By definition, PPD is time specific. If your PPD symptoms last longer than the indicated [...]
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Every year, around this time, I am both overjoyed and just plain pissed off. Overjoyed that my lovely little daughter makes me several crayoned, sparkly construction paper cards that tell me just how much she loves me. That my husband gives me flowers and showers me with love and gratitude. If I could capture the [...]
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Rich has been playing guitar for years. Mia has been watching Rich play guitar since she was born. She’s always loved music – which is fitting since we both love music. We’ve given her Barbie guitars, toy drums and other instruments that she has just delighted in playing. She sings, she dances, she plays instruments. [...]
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