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Pregnancy Changes the Brain for as Long as Two Years Structural changes in the brains of pregnancy women are so distinct that mothers can be identified just by a look at their brain scans, according to a study conducted in Spain and published in the journal Nature Neuroscience.	The theory of agency and breastfeeding Breastfeeding women rely on the support of health care professionals and breastfeeding specialists to initiate and continue breastfeeding through challenges.
RWJF's report on Paid Family and Medical Leave Four states have enacted paid family leave laws, and an additional 20 states plus the District of Columbia have proposals on the table.	Understanding Shame, part 3: Disconnection We can't always protect our children from trauma, but we can provide the support they need to process and heal. Without support, our children can't heal and the effect of unprocessed emotional pain on their minds and bodies can be profound.
Understanding Shame, part 1: What does trauma have to do with shame? Wondering how not to raise your children with toxic shame?	Still Face: A lesson in responsiveness and relationship repair for ALL caregivers How important is it that we give our infants and children intentional presence? These videos on the Still Face Experiment clearly shows that infants need sensitive responsiveness, and relationship repair, from ALL caregivers.
API Reads Reflection: Getting better at what we care about We all want to get better at the things we care about. Today's reflection from API Reads is taken from a TED Talk video.	The Most Interesting Things in API Reads this February As attached parents, we focus so much energy on our children. After our focus on our children, we remember that word -- "balance" -- and try to make ourselves a priority, because we don't want to burn out on the family.
How an insecure childhood attachment affects a marriage...and what you can do about that How does an insecure childhood attachment go on to affect marriage?	API Reads Monthly Top 5 for January #1) "The truth is, most children are aware of many 'private' exchanges their parents assume are beyond their comprehension -- a small gesture of comfort, a hostile glance.

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