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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Quarantine Cooking
Putting food on the table is a stressful thing to think about for a lot of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite state, provincial, and other benefits, many people continue to struggle to make ends meet. This means that more often than not, many households go without enough food. As a first-time Mom in the middle of a pandemic; I share your concerns and my heart goes out to you all. Here is what I’ve done to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ll talk about how to shop, and where to shop for all your household essentials and, hopefully diminish some stress for many of you.
By Zehna Reddon6 years ago in Families
Postpartum Feelings
The postpartum period is commonly used to refer to the immediate 6 weeks after childbirth. During this time women experience many physical and emotional changes as their bodies adjust back to taking care of just one human instead of two (or multiple!). Knowing what feelings you may experience before going through the postpartum period is very helpful to ensure the best possible healing and recovery.
By Madeline Keys6 years ago in Families
Playing With Kids Is Not My Strongest Asset
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By Kristyn Meyer6 years ago in Families
The Best Work from Home with Kids Tips and Android Apps
The lockdown has turned a parent’s worst nightmare into reality – working two jobs at the same time. Work is hard in itself and adding kids to the mix blew everything out of proportions. What initially seemed like a unique opportunity to spend more time with children became a race to finish the Zoom meeting before the little ones besieged and broke open the living room door. Here is a list of work from home with kids’ tips.
By Mary Poppins Purse6 years ago in Families
Strategies For Working Moms To Stay Fit
For many working moms, life is a juggle between work and children. Consequently, it is rare for such women to get time to exercise. Any free time is dedicated to taking a nap; which often seems like the best option to relieve fatigue. Innumerable moms succumb to their fate thinking that they lack the energy to exercise. In reality, exercise boosts energy, improves mood, and helps eliminate diseases. Subsequently, fitness is a crucial component to help one handle the pressures of parenthood.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Families
New Parent Guide:
Sadly, one in four of us in the UK will experience a mental health issue each year. Issues including money, jobs, bereavement, and benefits are potentially making it harder for people to cope, according to mental health charity, Mind. It doesn’t matter what age or gender you are, mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression can affect you. This is also the case in what many would say is the happiest time of their lives, becoming a parent. Here with Babythingz, who provide all terrain pushchairs, we explore mental health issues in parents and look at some avenues of support that are available.
By Fay McFarlane6 years ago in Families
Gentle Parenting Approach
Gentle Parenting, also known as Attachment Parenting, is a method of parenting with the goal to develop confident, happy children who think for themselves. Gentle Parenting takes a huge amount of self-control and believes in connection between parent and child, empathy and mutual respect.
By Madeline Keys6 years ago in Families
