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What I Wish People Told Me About Being a New Mom

Jan 07, 2021

Newborn moms can feel alone or wonder if they're the only ones going through this. Here's what I wish people told me about being a new mom. I thought I was prepared. Realistic, even. I read every baby book I could get my hands on, but overnight, new parenthood hit me hard. I must be the only one, I thought. My family and extended relatives with kids all seemed so... normal. I couldn't imagine how they could lead regular lives when mine felt turned upside down. "How did you get through it?!" I asked them during a family gathering. I wanted to gauge how difficult they must've had it … [Read more...]

7 Patterns That Keep Moms Feeling Angry

Motherhood

Jan 06, 2021

Tired of losing your temper with your children? Anger management for moms starts with breaking these 7 patterns to stop feeling angry. Every mom who has ever yelled at her child knows how irrational it is. Ridiculous even. After all, our kids are so young, some as young as babies, when we get angry. They're not even especially "difficult," but going through normal development all kids their age do. And as much as we don't want to yell, we still don't know how to actually stop. Common advice like putting your child in a timeout or counting to 10 doesn't seem to work, either. He cries … [Read more...]

12 Crucial Rules for Visiting a New Mom

Motherhood

Oct 28, 2020

As much as you want to meet your friend's new baby, could you also be making things harder? Here are 12 rules to follow when visiting a new mom. I could barely remember to shower, much less vacuum the carpet, prepare a meal or even manage the overwhelming change of becoming a new mom. No doubt, every mom could use help during those first few weeks and months after bringing home a baby. But what if help from others isn't so... helpful? Sometimes, having others over to your home becomes more of a burden. You need to make plans or you feel obligated to entertain and hold a … [Read more...]

7 Reasons You’re Not Enjoying Motherhood

Motherhood

Aug 29, 2020

Finding yourself not enjoying motherhood? Discover the 7 reasons you feel down about parenthood, and how to turn things around. "I want my old life back," I blurted to my husband in the middle of the night. I was shocked—then felt ashamed—to admit it out loud. It had been a few weeks since bringing our son home, and I found myself yet again sleep-deprived with a wailing baby in my arms. I blamed it on the sleep deprivation, but I still felt horrible for not enjoying motherhood the way I thought I would. This was coming from the person who wanted to have a big family, who couldn't wait … [Read more...]

Top 7 Tips to Keep Your Sanity as a Mom

Motherhood

Aug 28, 2020

Feeling overwhelmed with motherhood? Learn 7 tips to keep your sanity as a mom and overcome the challenges that come with parenthood. Whether adjusting to motherhood for the first time or balancing five kids, mom life can make anyone feel crazy. I can't imagine a more stressful, long-term role than motherhood, on top of our other roles at work or duties we already have. And it's not always the huge issues that make life difficult—the little things add up and can set off even the most patient mom. Anyone who has ever offered her child a bowl of spaghetti noodles only to see it flung to … [Read more...]

7 Ways to Stop the Feeling of “Mom Guilt”

Motherhood

Jul 14, 2020

Do you suffer from mom guilt and blame yourself for everything that goes wrong? Learn 7 reasons we shouldn't blame ourselves for everything — and how to stop. I knew I should've put a jacket on him, I thought. My son had caught a cold, leaving him miserable for a few days. But while the causes of his cold were many—from sick kids at school to not washing his hands well—I still focused on how I could've been the one to blame. Even if the reason he'd caught a cold was not washing his hands well, you bet I still would've felt guilty. (I should've had him wash his hands for 20 … [Read more...]

Adjusting to Motherhood and Life with a Baby

Infant

May 02, 2020

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 … [Read more...]

How to Make Time for Yourself (Even If You Have Kids!)

Motherhood

Apr 28, 2020

Not sure how to make time for yourself with children in tow? Check out these practical tips on how to make time for yourself as a parent. Moms, we spend a lot of our time working, caring for kids and cleaning our homes. You prepare breakfast, get the kids ready for school, juggle work, and deal with endless to-do lists. Any breaks you get feel like you ought to do even more, to stay productive. To get one step ahead of the hours that seem to slip so quickly. So much so that any time to yourself—exercise, old hobbies—gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Never mind that you see … [Read more...]

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