{"title":"Parenthood \u0026 Mental Load","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe parts nobody warns you about. Practical, compassionate guides for the invisible work and the hard conversations — each one written by someone who has been there, and each one clear about where to find real professional support.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-postpartum-anxiety-toolkit","title":"The Postpartum Anxiety Toolkit: A CBT-Informed Workbook for New Parents","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFor the 3 a.m. thoughts you haven't said out loud.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by a parent who has been there.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe worry doesn't switch off. You check that they're breathing again. A horrifying image arrives out of nowhere and you can't tell whether it means something about you. 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