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6 Things An Autistic Parent Wants you to Know

February 23, 2016by veranuem 4 Comments

  by the Puzzled Mom. Read more at thepuzzledmom.wordpress.com. Hi, my name is Veronica, and I’m an Autistic Mom. Yes, you read that right. I don’t mean a mother of […]

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autism, mental health, parenting
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Float or Sink – living with depression means sometimes you forget to swim

October 9, 2015by Annawritesstuff 3 Comments

The oldest man in the world is doing laps in front of us. As the boys bicker over whether or not to play ping pong, I watch the man bob […]

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bipolar disorder, depression, parenting, suicide

Children and Their Reactions To Bipolar Parenting: How To End The Destructive Cycle

September 17, 2015by Marrissa Marlweb 4 Comments

Nothing–I mean nothing–depresses me more than seeing my kids afraid of me. Nightmare visions flood my head as I see clip after clip after clip of small faces crying and […]

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bipolar disorder, mental health, Our stories, parenting, Uncategorized

Dads’ Depression Linked to Toddler’s Troubling Behaviors | Psych Central News

April 7, 2015by jmlindy422 Leave a comment

Looking back, I see that mine and my husband’s depressions probably had a profound impact on our son. Many kids develop imaginary friends; our son had an imaginary bully. It’s […]

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depression, men's mental health, mental health, parenting

5 Reasons Why You Want to Avoid Arguing With Your Child, 1 of 2 | Neuroscience and Relationships

March 11, 2015by jmlindy422 1 Comment

We use a democratic process for settling differences in our house. I’ll admit, though, it sometimes sinks into arguments, a common pitfall for parents with mental illnesses. Here are some good […]

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men's mental health, mental health, parenting

4 Ways To End The Depression Spiral

January 14, 2015by jmlindy422 7 Comments

January is rife with depression triggers—holiday let down and fewer days of sunlight—and I’ve added a few of my own, including job hunting and a resolution to write more. I’m […]

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bipolar disorder, mental health, parenting, Uncategorized
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Are The Kids All Right?

November 17, 2014by jmlindy422 Leave a comment

As many of us already know, there is a genetic component to mental disorders. In fact, recent research has shown markers on certain chromosomes that are associated with bipolar, schizophrenia and […]

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Letter from the editor, mental health, parenting, writing
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Facing Depression During Pregnancy: What Expectant Parents Need to Know

October 28, 2014by jmlindy422 4 Comments

Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a woman’s life; however, an estimated 10-15% of pregnant women struggle with depression. Many don’t even realize they’re experiencing […]

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parenting, Uncategorized

Review: Prozac Baby–Diary of A Fetus by Gidi Koren

October 21, 2014by jmlindy422 5 Comments

I gave birth to my son in September. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the nurses at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, I wasn’t alone. September is the […]

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depression, mental health, parenting
cope with holiday stress

How Do You Handle Recovery During The Holidays?

October 10, 2014by jmlindy422 Leave a comment

They are coming, whether you love them or not: the BIG HOLIDAYS. At least here in the US, November and December offer ample opportunity to fall off whatever your particular […]

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holidays, parenting

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