Understanding Tokophobia: When Fear of Childbirth Becomes Overwhelming
For some women, the thought of giving birth brings up nervousness. For others, it brings up panic. There is a meaningful difference between the two, and the difference has a name. Tokophobia is the clinical term for an intense, persistent fear of pregnancy and childbirth, severe enough to interfere with daily life, family planning, and […]
Why Kids Act Out: Not Taking Bad Behavior Personally
A toddler swats at you in the grocery store. A four-year-old screams “I hate you!” because dinner has broccoli on it. A second-grader rolls their eyes the same way you used to roll yours at your own mother. It is easy, in those moments, to feel like the behavior is aimed at you. “Why is […]
