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This Is Not the Child I Dreamed of Having
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (421+ words) Posted July 11, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley “What the hell are you doing?” my patient Dan screamed at his 4-year-old son, who was dressed in his wife’s floral apron and twirling a whisk. “I’m cooking, Daddy,” Bobby responded as he started to…...
This Is Not the Child I Dreamed of Having | Psychology Today Canada
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (421+ words) Posted July 11, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley “What the hell are you doing?” my patient Dan screamed at his 4-year-old son, who was dressed in his wife’s floral apron and twirling a whisk. “I’m cooking, Daddy,” Bobby responded as he started to…...
4 in 10 Mothers Report Feeling Unheard During Maternity Care
1+ week, 3+ day ago (233+ words) Posted July 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Sadly, this information is not new. A 2023 survey by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) similarly revealed that 1 in 5 women reported mistreatment while receiving maternity care, with rates rising to 1 in 3 for Women of…...
The Trauma of Repeated Hope in Infertility
2+ week, 3+ day ago (976+ words) Posted June 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. What happens when the thing keeping you going becomes the thing you're most afraid of? For many people in fertility treatment, hope is the answer to that question. If you have been through…...
The Trauma of Repeated Hope in Infertility | Psychology Today Singapore
2+ week, 3+ day ago (976+ words) Posted June 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. What happens when the thing keeping you going becomes the thing you're most afraid of? For many people in fertility treatment, hope is the answer to that question. If you have been through…...
The Real Reason Behind Kids' Attention-Seeking Behavior
2+ week, 4+ day ago (694+ words) Posted June 23, 2026 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan This post is part 1 of a series. Your child has been following you around all morning. You've heard, "Play with meeee" for what seems like the hundredth time. You're exhausted before the day has…...
Do Controlling Parents Create Agresssive Children?
3+ week, 5+ day ago (191+ words) Posted June 15, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. This post was conceived by and co-written with Joshua Youngwood, Rose-Hulman class of 2027. It was edited by Stephanie Youngwood. While the documentary highlights Daniel’s past criminal involvement as a major catalyst for the…...
Perinatal Mental Health Concerns Are Underreported
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (298+ words) Posted June 10, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Unfortunately, not only is there a lack of resources, but in 2024, Bublitz and Sharp at Brown University reported: There’s not only lack of maternal mental health services, but 80% of perinatal mothers who could…...
Why High-Achieving Moms Often Struggle Postpartum
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (789+ words) Posted May 12, 2026 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan Women who are used to solving problems through preparation, effort, and persistence are often surprised by how emotionally overwhelming early motherhood can feel. Many begin questioning themselves in ways they never have before: “Why…...
Why We Miss Anxiety and Depression in New Dads
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1025+ words) Updated May 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch During those first 1,000 days, from conception through a child's second birthday, I often see the most loving dads wobble. Screening for dads' mental health isn't straightforward; we may miss dads' simmering inadequacy and powerlessness,…...