Support for Postpartum Depression

The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.

Many new moms experience the baby blues after childbirth. An estimated 10 percent of new moms experience a more severe form of emotional distress known as postpartum depression. Rarely, an extreme form of postpartum depression known as postpartum psychosis develops after childbirth.     -more-
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Do's and Don'ts of Discipline

Next to love, one of the best gifts parents and caregivers can give their children is a clear and consistent set of limits. Because discipline is often confused with punishment, many parents and caregivers may be reluctant to discipline their children, but doing so is very important. According to Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, one of America’s leading pediatricians, discipline teaches children acceptable boundaries meant to prevent them from making mistakes, whereas punishment simply addresses negative behavior and doesn’t help children learn from the experience.                                                                                                                                              -more-