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Will My Firstborn Love the new Baby... or List Them for sale?
A Psychologist's Guide to Surviving the Anxiety of Bringing Home Baby #2 If you're expecting your second baby, congratulations! If you're also lying awake at 2:00 a.m. wondering whether your toddler will lovingly cuddle their new sibling or attempt to return them to the hospital, welcome to the club. One of the biggest worries I hear from expectant parents isn't necessarily labor, sleep deprivation, or diaper blowouts. It's this: "What if my first child struggles with the new
Shelley Daniels, Psy.D
Aug 63 min read
Gestational Diabetes: When Pregnancy Suddenly Feels More Complicated
Pregnancy already comes with a lot to think about. Appointments, changing symptoms, decisions about birth, worries about the baby, and the emotional adjustment to becoming a parent can all take up plenty of mental space. Then you hear the words gestational diabetes. For many women, the diagnosis brings much more than changes to meals or additional medical appointments. It can bring anxiety, guilt, frustration, fear, and the feeling that pregnancy has suddenly become much more
Shelley Daniels, Psy.D
Baby Boundaries: Protecting What Works for You and Your Baby
One of the things I wish every new mom felt comfortable creating is something I call baby boundaries. Having a baby brings so much change—and often, a lot of opinions about what you should be doing. Baby boundaries are simply the limits you put in place to protect what works best for you and your baby. They’re not about shutting people out or being inflexible. They’re about giving yourself permission to prioritize what helps your family feel calm, supported, and well. Protect
Shelley Daniels, Psy.D
Will My Firstborn Love the new Baby... or List Them for sale?
A Psychologist's Guide to Surviving the Anxiety of Bringing Home Baby #2 If you're expecting your second baby, congratulations! If you're also lying awake at 2:00 a.m. wondering whether your toddler will lovingly cuddle their new sibling or attempt to return them to the hospital, welcome to the club. One of the biggest worries I hear from expectant parents isn't necessarily labor, sleep deprivation, or diaper blowouts. It's this: "What if my first child struggles with the new
Shelley Daniels, Psy.D
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