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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

10 Ways to Break Generational Parenting Cycles

Parenting is a journey that often reflects the roadmap of our own upbringing. But what if you’re determined to pave a different path? If you find yourself thinking, "I want to do things differently from my parents," then you're already taking the first step toward breaking generational parenting cycles.

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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

7 Tips for Stay At Home Mom Depression

Remember, you are not alone, and there is always hope. With the right support and coping strategies, you can overcome stay-at-home mom depression and find joy in motherhood again.

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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

Expert Tips for Coping with Postpartum Isolation

It's like one moment you're fine, and the next, you're overwhelmed by this sense of being utterly alone, even in a crowded room. The smallest things can feel like the last straw, like crying over spilled milk (literally). You might find yourself longing for a conversation about anything other than feeding schedules and diaper brands, yet the thought of socializing feels daunting.

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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

Coping with Postpartum OCD Intrusive Thoughts

Feeling weepy or worried right after your baby's born? Totally normal. But if those worries turn into non-stop, scary thoughts that just won't quit, or if you're doing the same things over and over again just to feel a bit of relief, it might be a sign of something more, like postpartum OCD.

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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

Techniques to Relieve Health Anxiety for Moms

In the world of motherhood, we juggle a lot. Kids, work, home... and then, health worries sneak in. It's like, one minute you're fine, and the next, you're Googling symptoms at 2 a.m. Is this headache normal? Why does this mole look different? Could that article about skin cancer symptoms be talking about me?

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