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Do Something Good for your Health with the Activia Probiotic Challenge

Struggling with gas and bloating? Learn how taking the Activia Challenge can help increase the probiotics your body needs to feel healthy and well. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Activia Probiotic Yogurt. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever get that feeling when your stomach feels bloated, gassy and uncomfortable? You might be out and about with no restroom nearby, or in a room with other people you'd really rather not hear your stomach gurgling. No matter where you are, it's not pleasant. Many of us assume this discomfort is just part of life—that we're stuck with these symptoms. Turns out, there are things we can do to help with these symptoms. You see, our digestive system has good bacteria, the kind that helps keep your gut healthy. But … Read More...

8 Qualities of a Good Mom

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What makes a good mom? These 8 qualities of a good mother will help you develop a close relationship with your child and thrive in motherhood. We may not outwardly say it, but chances are, we’ve all thought it: I don’t know if I’m doing this mom thing right. We won’t always call a friend and admit it, and often there’s no input. We don’t get annual reviews to let us know how we’re doing or any way to measure if we're doing it right. Most of what we learn is a patching of experience, peers, and reading. But I hear it time and again from so many moms wondering if they’re doing enough. Feeling scared to screw it up. Afraid of judgment. Carrying a mixed bag of loving motherhood, but secretly missing their old lives, pre-kids. 8 qualities of a good mother Guess what … Read More...

5 Tips to Stay Focused (Even with a Busy Schedule)

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Moms can find it difficult to stay focused, especially with hectic schedules and tasks. Discover the 5 tips on being focused, even on your busiest days!

Moms can find it difficult to stay focused, especially with hectic schedules and tasks. Discover 5 tips on being focused, even on your busiest days! I have been compensated by ZonePerfect® for this post; however I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. #AD #ZonePerfectRevitalize As any mom knows, long gone are the days when we had enough time to concentrate and stay focused on tasks. We struggle with finding time to manage our to-do lists and juggle being with the kids. Endless tasks and hectic schedules make us feel unorganized and overwhelmed. Our whole day can feel like one blur. 5 tips on being focused Just today, I had to squeeze in grocery shopping, dropping off and picking up library books, and buying swimwear for the boys at the mall. Oh yeah, and … Read More...

7 Effective Ways to Handle Parent Burnout

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Parenthood can feel like overwhelming and exhausting. Learn how to handle parent burnout and enjoy spending time with your children once again. Seriously, some days I'm too tired to even be tired. Every evening, I survive yet another night of giving my attention to three little people who want it all at the same time. I wash dish after dish, cook dinner, clean anything that looks disgusting, and pick up a never-ending supply of toys on the floor. I end every night sweating, as if I had come from an exercise session, when all I did was bathe, dress and read to the kids. One night, I wanted to crash after the kids were asleep only to remember I still had to pack lunches for the next day. Holy cow, I have to do this every day for the next several years, I thought. Not a … Read More...

How to Get Used to Life with a Baby

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Adjusting to motherhood can be challenging, making many moms feel stuck and miserable. Learn how to get used to life with a baby with these effective tips. When is this going to get easier? I said to myself at two in the morning holding a crying baby. The early days of the newborn stage, however challenging, seemed more forgivable. I was fresh into motherhood and understood that babies need us the most during that time. It's when the weeks and months go by that seem worse. Where we've been through so much and expect some things to feel normal, or at least easier. I even reminded myself that life with a baby may be the most challenging experience I'll come across, and that it can take time to get used to. But logic still didn't erase the difficult adjustment to … Read More...

Why Self Care for Moms Is Important

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Do you take care of everyone else but yourself? Learn why self care for moms is important, and the simple changes you can make to better care for yourself. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Activia Probiotic Yogurt. All opinions are 100% mine. Your head is likely floating with too many thoughts, to-dos and tasks. For instance, in mine, you might hear: Bring a fruit platter to the kiddo's class picnic. Collect recipes for next week's meals. Pay the phone bill. Schedule dentist appointments. Our time is so consumed with others, we forget to take care of ourselves. Think about it: We speed through taking a shower in case someone needs something in the meantime. We scarf down meals so we can focus on feeding the baby. And we fork over money for … Read More...

“At What Age…?” Baby Development Milestones You Don’t Always Hear About

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Flip through any baby book, and you'll likely find infant development milestones down to the month or even week. We parents like to know whether our babies are on track, or if we should worry about potential delays. And sometimes we just need guidance on what to encourage our kids to do next. Except not all milestones make the cut, particularly practical, everyday ones we should also be on the look out for. These are the sorts of questions that pop up when you see another baby the same age doing something yours can't yet. They're the milestones you ask your mom friends about. You want to see when their kids started doing them, and whether you should encourage yours to do the same. Unique infant development milestones As with all milestones, the key is to use them in a … Read More...

5 Tips to Handle a Clingy Toddler

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Is your child clingy and fussy, refusing to leave your side? Discover 5 ways to ease your clingy toddler into feeling more comfortable alone or with others. I was getting exasperated with my toddler. He refused to leave my side, even at home, and shadowed me everywhere I went. It was a miracle if I could get a load in the laundry or tackle the dishes in the sink. Socializing with other kids didn't help at all. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe your toddler is firmly rooted to your lap, refusing to play with other kids. Play dates and parties? Forget it. She wants nothing to do with anyone else but you! During outings, you can’t even get her to play quietly on her own. She wants you nearby, within eyesight, and whines if you’re not. If you do get separated, even if it’s five … Read More...