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 focused on how I could've been the one to blame. Mom guilt. We've all felt it, even as early as when we were still pregnant. We worried about all the things that could go wrong, then blame ourselves when they … [Read more...]
How to Be a Better Mom with Authoritative Parenting
Heard of authoritative parenting but not sure how to implement it? Learn how to be a better mom with authoritative parenting. You'd think being a parent—such an important and difficult role—would come with a certificate reassuring us we know what we're doing. Instead, we base our decisions on how we grew up, what we've read or heard, or from our circle of friends and families. No wonder we feel lost at times, or second guess our decisions. But there is an effective parenting style that many experts say is the best way to go. One that balances rules and demands with nurture and love. … [Read more...]
Top 7 Tips to Keep Your Sanity as a Mom
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 a new baby or balancing all 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 the floor knows … [Read more...]
5 Useful Tips for New Dads in the Newborn Stage
About to welcome your first baby and not sure what to do? Discover 5 baby tips for dads in the newborn stage to survive and thrive. Not too long ago, men weren't expected (and sometimes even allowed) to be in the delivery room. Fathers still doted on their children, but in their own ways, such as providing for the family and doing the "fun" side of parenting. This left the business of caring for kids on mom's lap. Dads, I'm talking to you today. Because while we still have a ways to go, you're more likely to get involved and take on an equal role in parenthood than generations past. … [Read more...]
8 Warning Signs You Need to Be a More Patient Mom
Parenthood takes a toll on any parent. Learn the 8 warning signs you need to be a patient mom (and what to do to fix it). It happens often, at predictable times. I hop on the computer to look for recipes when my kids interrupt and ask me to fix a broken toy. Other times, they'll whine or complain within minutes of getting picked up from school (not exactly a great start to our afternoon). It could even be when they're being silly and loud—they're not even doing anything wrong—and it still happens. I snap. Yell. And I lose my patience. 8 signs you need to be a patient mom We're … [Read more...]
11 Things Moms Do with the First Baby We Don’t Do with the Second
First-time moms have been known to go overboard with the eldest child. Take a look at 11 things moms do with the first baby we don't do with the second. I wanted to do everything right. Raising my eldest felt like a chance to start with a clean slate, to take all I'd been learning from observation or research and be the parent I wanted to be. After all, I had more time compared to moms with two or more kids. As crazy as it may be to suggest any parent has a lot of time, it's true. With only one child, I focused only on him, with no other children to worry about. I not only spent more … [Read more...]
How to Cope with Feeling Depressed After Moving
Moving your family to a new place can be a challenge. From missing your old home to settling in, here's how to cope with feeling depressed after moving. I'm pretty lucky: both my family and my husband's are all here in Los Angeles within driving distance to our home. We also grew up here, went to colleges nearby, held jobs in the area, and still have our friends to hang out with. I can't imagine moving to a new place and losing all the roots and ties I'd developed all these years. But for many people, this is a reality. They move from everything they've ever known and settle in to a … [Read more...]
What I Wish People Told Me About Being a New Mom
Newborn moms often feel alone or wonder if they're the only ones who've experienced what they feel. 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 one family gathering. I wanted to gauge how difficult … [Read more...]
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