Monthly Archives: June 2022

There are many reasons why families choose to homeschool their children. Some do it for religious reasons, others because they feel their child would be better educated at home. Whatever the reason, there are some definite benefits to homeschooling.

Taking care of your family is your number one priority. From their health to their needs, you concern yourself a great deal with making sure your family is provided for in every way possible. But this does not mean that it is easy or always clear the best way to take care of your family, especially when finances are involved. So, here are some ideas of ways you can further support your family financially. 

As a mom managing a family with a typical modern lifestyle, you have many things on your plate. Not least of these is the responsibility of regularly getting something on everyone else’s plate: dinner! In the race to get through all of your daily obligations, you can sometimes feel as if you’ve run out of fuel when it’s time to choose and prepare a wholesome meal. Carefully planned and well-executed meal prep could be the tool to get your family’s healthy eating back on track.

Do you remember your family holidays as a child? We might underestimate it when we’re young, but going on holiday is a rare opportunity to escape our routines, unwind and spend time together. Long after we’ve left the shores or slopes, the memories of a family holiday stick with us. However you choose to spend your holidays, when you’re older and have your own children, you really begin to value the chance to connect with your loved ones.

When you think about motherhood, chances are your mind goes to raising children. While this is certainly the case, there's a lot more to motherhood that doesn't always take center stage. Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience. It changes everything. Your routines, your priorities, and your lifestyle.

Becoming a new parent means you are in for a world of new thrills and excitement. You now have the joy of helping your child develop throughout their life. But, along with the trials of stimulation, feeding, sleeping and navigating your baby's sleep schedule, it is one of your most formidable obstacles during the early weeks. Unfortunately, this is especially challenging for new mothers working on very little sleep, causing stress and frustration. Here are a few ways to help you understand the importance of getting the sleep you need. 

The first period talk is always the hardest one to initiate. Nonetheless, it’s important for you — as a mother — to inform your daughter about what’s going to happen to her body before her first period starts. If you’re looking for ways to make the conversation easier, you’ve come to the right place for answers. 

Having a baby can be an exciting time in life. However, the postpartum recovery period can be a difficult one and can take a toll on your mood and overall health. While it might not always be an easy time in life to navigate, the good news is that there are ways that you can help make it a little easier, so that you can spend more time focusing on loving your new little one instead of not feeling like yourself. 

The physical changes that happen during the menopause transition occur at an age when many other aspects of your life are changing as well. Juggling the shift in your hormones along with new stages in your personal and work life is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be insurmountable. With a mindful and self-caring approach, you can make all the pieces of your middle life fit more neatly together.

All parents understand how difficult and annoying it is to have a child who just won't sit still during mealtime. It interferes with everything - your kid's eating habits, your time, and your nerves. But it's not a problem you can't fix.