Get adequate sleep, work out, eat healthy, etc. “Place your oxygen mask on first”. As moms, we know what we NEED to do. And boy is everyone quick to remind us, doctors, friends, family, etc. But have you ever noticed that no one really tells you how? HOW are we supposed to make time for ourselves with work, laundry, feeding kids, getting groceries, & keeping the world turning? Here’s your HOW….
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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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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Every baby needs cozy and adorable clothes that you can dress them in, but all that apparel can get expensive. With the many expenses of raising a child, most parents prefer buying apparel only when their little one grows. However, improper washing methods can ruin a garment. Likewise, most inexpensive clothing is more likely to wear out after just a few uses. In this blog, we’ll explain four ways to make baby clothes last longer.
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Raising children these days isn’t always easy. There are a lot of outside influences that may at times interfere with how you parent.
You must stay focused and pay attention to how you want your children to grow up. Make an effort and remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can when it gets hard. Here you can review some advice for a happier and more successful home life.
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As parents, we want the best for our children, the best schools, nutrition, doctors, etc. with the ultimate goal of raising self-sufficient adults who lead compassionate and fulfilling lives. In an effort to help prepare them for adulthood and add to their childhood memory bank, it is important to expose them to different cultures, educate them, and help them learn to appreciate diversity. And what better way to help them alleviate any biases or prejudices they may contain than by immersing them in different cultures through travel?
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Children love to play; they love to explore and get into everything – which is why learning through play is one of the best ways for them to learn! Although you might have an outcome in mind, the true joy in learning with play is that there shouldn’t be any real goals; it should be active, you need to take part, and the child should be the leader.
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Being a busy mom can quickly push self-care to the back burner. Who has time for a lengthy skincare routine anyway? It can be hard to figure out the best products to use, not to mention the routine you should practice. However, it’s important that you find the time to adequately care for yourself and your skin each and every day. Taking good care of yourself doesn’t have to take up a lot of time, nor does it have to be expensive. Follow these tips to combat aging and make it seem like you haven’t been sleep-deprived since you gave birth!
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Everyone knows how important budgeting is, but it can be hard to plan for the future when the present is so demanding. And moms, in particular, know this oh-so-well!
New moms, in particular, have a hard time balancing their financial and family responsibilities. In our experience, it’s rarely their fault entirely.
Whether it’s juggling multiple jobs, taking care of the kids (by sometimes doing double-duty as both mom and dad!), or dealing with other obstacles like tight budgets, moms are busy in ways that other people can’t even imagine.
It’s easy to just tout budgeting as the solution, but where should busy moms even start?
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How much time do we spend worrying about our children? 5 hours and 18 minutes to be exact. A study of 2,000 parents by OnePoll in conjunction with Lice Clinics of America found precisely what’s keeping us, parents, up at night. The top three concerns are our children’s safety, followed by their happiness, and finally, we worry about our children being bullied (not if our child is a bully, but if our child is being bullied…food for thought). 54% of the parents polled said that being a parent was much harder than they thought it would be and 52% said they feel judged by other
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 