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Parenting in a Judgy World: How to Stay Grounded
“I don’t let her have electronics usually. This is just a one-time thing.” She had felt the need to justify her decision to me.
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What the Media Gets Wrong About Screen Time Research
Our new study reveals what gets left out of the conversation about screen time.
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How the Media's Spotlight Drives Parenting Trends
In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, parents often turn to the internet for advice and research about raising children....
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Bridging Generations: The Case for Paid Leave for Grandparents
Grandparents play a vital role in family mental health—new policies can help them do more. Key Points: Only 4 in 10 parents with...
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What Caregivers Want: A Policy Blueprint for Perinatal Mental Health
Over the past two decades, awareness of perinatal mental health has grown, sparking public discourse and legislative efforts.
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The ROI of Parental Leave
Key Points Parents with 12+ weeks of paid leave are 80% less likely to quit their jobs. Training managers to support parent employees...
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The Elephant in the Nursery: Confronting the Stigma of Perinatal Mental Health
The stigma surrounding postpartum mental health keeps parents from seeking help in their darkest moments.
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Parenting is Hard: Let’s Do Something About Parent Mental Health
Parenting can be overwhelming, and we can’t afford to keep ignoring the impact it has on caregivers’ well-being.
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Guest Post: How Dogs Positively Impact Mental Health
Research shows that petting a dog can lower cortisol levels—the hormone responsible for stress.
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Fathers Suffer, Too: The Reality of Perinatal Mental Health
“I would bet all the money in the world that he had postpartum anxiety, and nobody told him that he was at risk for developing it. Nobody ev
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Grieving the Joy That Wasn’t: Understanding PMADs and Grief
When I began to feel better after the arrival of each of my girls, I mourned the idealized time of new parenthood filled with complete joy.
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Men Suffer From Post Partum Depression Too - WNYC
Nested's cofounder, Dr. Erin O'Connor, was interviewed by WNYC to talk about our ongoing study of PMADs among both birthing and...
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