Self Care

Nothing will ever prepare you for the rigors of being a new mother. The late nights and the endless cries have become too regular, while the piping hot coffee that turned cold has become a constant scene on your table. But seeing the angelic face of that tiny human in your arms will be enough to start another day full of promise.  

If you are a parent, you know how hard it can be to find time for yourself when life gets hectic. Between working, taking care of your family, and managing your household, it can get overwhelming very quickly.

When you bring home your newborn baby, you’ll be surrounded by a sea of swirling emotions and wondrous new experiences. While there are any number of new experiences and emotions that will be a part of this next chapter of life, one of the less than thrilling new experiences that you’ll encounter is sleep deprivation. Managing the needs of a baby and the demands of parenthood can be a difficult balance and many families find themselves struggling to stay energized. If you want to boost your energy and feel more energized with your newborn, here are five essential tips that every parent needs to know.

Dealing with postpartum can be difficult. You are trying to get used to taking care of a new little person, all while you are recovering at the same time. Although this can be quite a change, it is possible to slowly get back to a new kind of normal even after giving birth.

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. 

It's natural to feel a little down after you've had a baby. Your body has been through a lot, and you're dealing with a whole new set of challenges. But there are things you can do to boost your confidence.

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It's all-consuming, wonderful, and stressful all at once. However, if you're not taking good care of yourself, chances are you're not able to give your best to those who depend on you the most.

Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous time for a family. After the anticipation of pregnancy, the baby’s arrival is often exciting and rewarding. But some women struggle after childbirth. Whether a baby it’s your first child or your fifth, it takes time to adjust to a new baby and the challenges they bring.

But there are other challenges that women can experience after childbirth. Due to the changes in hormones and other potential factors, some women experience feelings of anxiety or depression after having a baby. People say that baby blues are normal after childbirth, but postpartum depression typically needs treatment. If you have had a baby, how do you know whether what you are experiencing is baby blues or postpartum depression?

What are the baby blues?

The “baby blues

Healthy sleep is crucial to your overall health. Unfortunately, it's easy to ignore your sleep health in favor of getting enough hours in the day. If you want to improve your general wellbeing, you should start by getting healthy sleep. Tracking your sleep has many benefits, including the points below. 

Stress and anxiety levels are at unprecedented levels, and these difficulties extend to our most vulnerable group: our kids. It can be easy to overlook children’s need for self-care, but making time in their lives for activities that restore and rejuvenate them is important to their overall health.