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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

What Is My Identity as a Parent?

Parenting across wide age gaps forces caregivers to shift identities rapidly, balancing structured care for young children with autonomy-supportive roles for teenagers.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

To Moms Of Teens: Prepare Yourself For An Empty Nest Now

Parents often face an unexpected loss of identity and a profound void when children leave; preparing new routines, hobbies, and purpose before departure eases the transition.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Donor Conception: The Fear Behind the Yes

Becoming a parent through egg donation can feel existentially enormous as it reshapes identity, lineage, and legacy. As a result, hesitation is a normal reaction, even when a child is deeply wanted to complete a family. What Decision Paralysis Often Symbolizes The hesitation to move forward with donor conception isn't always about the medical or logistical choice-it's about what that decision represents at a deeper emotional level.
Medicine
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