No mom embraces bad behavior. We all sympathize with moms holding tantruming toddlers, and smile encouragingly at parents who get called into the classroom after school. All the while, we thank goodness our children aren’t like that. Then, the worst happens. Seemingly overnight, your well-behaved angel starts acting out. Most often, we punish, fight, and drive ourselves mad over this.... Read more →
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These Tips will Help you to Look After Yourself as a Busy Mother
If you feel as though you are constantly running around after everyone else, then you may feel as though you have barely any time left for yourself. This is the last thing that you need because your mental health may start to suffer and at times, you may even feel utterly exhausted. Get Moving It doesn’t matter whether you need... Read more →
What To Do Before Your Baby Arrives
There are so many things to think about before a baby arrives. You’re probably feeling quite overwhelmed by it all. The prospect of giving birth is daunting in itself, but that’s not the thing you have to plan. Some people do have a birth plan, of course, but it’s the journey afterwards that really requires planning. If you want to... Read more →
4 Rules For Road-Tripping With An Infant
Should couples stop seeing the world the moment they have a child? We all know the answer to that. But how do you continue to go on road-trips the same way you did when it was just the two of you? Normal life is going to be stressful enough, but now you have an infant to take care of. It's... Read more →
Accountable Teens Exist, And Here's How You Can Raise One
Teenagers can be irresponsible. This is a time of pushing boundaries and testing the limits of independence, after all. To some extent, then, these behaviors are half expected. What you might not expect is the potential severity of their errors. Far from just staying out a bit late, teens can get stuck in bad-behavior cycles like addiction or crime. Your... Read more →
Getting Ready For When Baby Arrives - Where To Start
Pregnancy is an exciting part of your life. However, there can also be times where it feels a little overwhelming. Soon you’ll be welcoming a new member of the family, and showering them in love and affection that all those worries can melt away. But before all this, it’s a great idea to try and prepare yourself as fully as... Read more →
The Worrying Effects Sugar Can Have On Your Child’s Health
Consuming too much sugar can have a negative impact upon your health and quality of life at any age, but the risks are much more dangerous for children as they are still growing and are especially sensitive. It’s your responsibility as a parent to ensure they are eating the right foods that contain naturally occurring sources of sugar rather than... Read more →
5 Fun Ways to Prevent Bored and Restless Kids
Nowadays there is so much pressure on parents to keep their kids happy and entertained 24/7. You spend hours thinking of engaging activities and vacations to stimulate their little brains, but you always run out of ideas at the last minute. You are always seeking out new and exciting adventures for the kids, but you could do with a little... Read more →
Ten Business Ideas That Would Suit Busy Moms
Earning money as a mom can be challenging. Regular nine to five work can be too inflexible, and the hours might not suit your lifestyle. Maybe you’re looking for a flexible business that you could work around your family, or maybe you’re well organised and are planning for the future? If you can get these businesses up and running and... Read more →
Dating Advice Your Teenage Son Needs To Know
Our kids grow up fast, don't they? One minute you're tying their shoelaces before they head off to kindergarten, the next you're tripping over their size ten shoes that have been casually discarded in the hallway. Yes, before you know it, your infants become teens, and within the process come those milestones that you have probably been dreading. There's the... Read more →
