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The Psychological Effects of Mom Shaming

By Kelly Laporte LCPC, NCC, CADC — 2018

A trend that is unfortunately common with individuals and mothers in this generation is “Mom Shaming,” which generally speaking is criticizing a mother for making choices for her child(ren) because they differ from the choices the criticizing person would make.

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The Emotion Missing From the Workplace

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How Yoga and Exercise Help with Addiction Recovery

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Feeling Weighed Down by Regret? What Helps Me Let Go

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In ‘Dopamine Nation,’ Overabundance Keeps Us Craving More

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The Secret Power of Pain: Here’s How to Make Friends with It, Says Psychiatrist Anna Lembke

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An Introduction to Raising Daughters

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