We all deal with a variety of emotions day in and day out. Some are positive while others negative. What makes the difference to our mental well being is our mindset. Mindset is how you view and handle situations. With a little practice, you can change your mindset and live a more positive, more fulfilling, …
Mom Guilt And How To Overcome It
Mom guilt – – So many of us know that feeling. We feel guilt for working outside the home and not spending enough time with our kids. Or we feel guilt for being home and not spending enough time with our kids. We feel a constant worry that we aren’t doing enough or being enough. …
Your Mind And Body During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be such an exciting time in a woman’s life. There are so many new and rewarding moments to cherish. Pregnancy can also be scary and unnerving. It’s not uncommon to experience a range of emotions, sometimes all at one time! Caring for your mind and body during pregnancy can be done in simple …
4 Simple Tips To Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Every one of us is worthy and valued. We learn our self-worth and value early on from those around us – – mainly our family. As parents, there are many simple ways we can help to build our child’s self-esteem starting at a very young age. Let’s look at 4 simple tips you can use …
Breastfeeding Or Formula | Your Way Is The Best
Pregnancy and motherhood are not without their challenges, that’s for sure. So many people want to give you their opinions, whether you want them or not. One topic in particular seems to heat up quickly… breastfeeding or formula? Let me start by saying, whatever you choose, your way is truly the best way. Breastfeeding or …
Little Kids With Big Emotions
Little kids have big emotions. Lightening quick and in rapid succession, children’s moods can swing from happy dancing to angry thrashing without much of anything in between. As parents we may be left wondering “What just happened?” or we may simply dismiss it with “Calm down, now.” But while these big emotions may seem like …
When Motherhood Lets You Down
When you think of motherhood, do you envision a “Pinterest-perfect” mother holding hands with her impeccably dressed kids? Or do you see an exhausted mom wearing dirty pajamas in the afternoon while barely keeping it together? If motherhood has let you down, if you feel unhappy in your role as a mother, you are not …
Living With An Angry Teen
Eye rolling, dismissive smirks, shouting matches and slamming doors – – oh yeah, you’re living with an angry teen. You may question why in the world your child is so angry. You may wish for all that anger to just stop and go away. Anger is bad, after all, right? Nope! The good news is …
Anxiety During Pregnancy
You’ve wanted this baby for so long and now you’re finally pregnant. But where is the joy? The glow? Anxiety during pregnancy is very common – – you are not alone. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is our natural response to something that makes us feel threatened or unsafe. Anxiety isn’t inherently bad. After all, if …
Sleep Training Tips
Sleep training – – Just those two words may cause some to recoil. If you shudder at the thought of sleep training, hear me out. These sleep training tips are a game changer, I swear! Mothering is Exhausting – Sleep Training Helps So many new mothers are just plain exhausted from the routine of a …