Being a mom is a full-time job and a demanding one at that. You’re juggling a thousand responsibilities, nurturing your little ones, managing the household, planning a family holiday trip, and often, a job outside the home. Amidst this whirlwind, it’s easy for moms to lose sight of their own needs.
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I don’t really know what to write on this topic. I’m exhausted with the whole process. When we were just starting to deal with infertility (5.5 years ago) and then finally had our first baby I was able to write an article in a few minutes but now I am lost for words. Maybe it’s because at any given day, at any given moment my thoughts, feelings and hopes on the subject change. We are in the midst of infertility and the loss of our dear miracle/ “rainbow baby”, a child we will never hold and a child we were so desperately happy to finally conceive. Our fertility doctor was surprised and delighted we had conceived back in January. He was going to use our video (of surgery) and story to give hope to others with stage IV endometriosis that they too may have hope. So we finally had our miracle baby, we could breathe for a minute and even put our adoption process on hold (due to the agency’s policies).
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It was three years ago that I was served divorce papers. It was also the same day my grandfather passed away. It is finally time for closure, to say goodbye, but to what, who?
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Countless people think binge drinking and alcoholism are identical. They aren’t. In fact, they differ in most ways. The one thing the two share in common is they can do damage if the person continues on the same path.
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Having your child learn a new language is a remarkable process that shapes their communication abilities for life, and part of that process is helping them develop a good accent. A clear and authentic accent promotes effective communication and boosts confidence as a speaker. Learn how to help your child improve their Spanish accent to enhance their language proficiency and cultural understanding.
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One of the hardest things to do after you have children is to go back to work. It’s not that the idea of being in an office again is a bad one, it’s just that the idea of being away from your children can feel very overwhelming. As mothers, it’s not easy to go back to work and start again. Well, it feels like it starts again.
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While the curriculum is highly beneficial to learners and opens up so many doors for a child’s future – they might have some underlying interests, too. As we get older, especially now, there is a focus on what we enjoy and who we are. Often, a love of exploration and interests can be lost amid school learning and exams.
You can be the inspiration and driving force behind your child finding what it is they truly love.
So, for those parents who are looking to encourage a love of learning but extend it outside of the standard learning, here are some tips.
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Parent or guardian support is essential for successful school years. Keep your kids on track with these ways to help your child succeed in elementary school.
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There are so many amazing things to discover in this life. Due to the size of the planet and so many communities out there, there is enough to keep us occupied for the rest of our lives. So much rich history comes from your background and so many others. It would be a waste not to look into it all and discover what’s out there. So many people are completely bowled over by what they find out – perhaps it’s worth doing for yourself.
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Moms can often get the sense that their lives are out of balance. Despite their best efforts, they wind up working and rushing around more than they would like.
The counter to this effect is to balance out all those activities with hobbies. There should be things in your life that you do just for the sake of doing them, and that’s it.
While that might sound a little strange to say, it’s essential for life, health, and happiness. Fun is not a luxury, but a necessity.
But why are hobbies the secret to a balanced mom life? Let’s take a look.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 