6 Self-Care Habits You Need to Start Today
Self-care is an essential part of looking after your health. While your physical health is important to prioritize, so is your mental well-being. Doing activities that focus on providing you with self-care is the best way of looking after yourself. Self-Care Ideas So with that being said, here are some self-care habits that you could start doing today to put yourself first for a change. Image Source Self-Care Ideas Get more sleep We’d all like a bit more sleep, right? Well, as hard as it can be for some to get sleep, it’s always good to try, where possible, to get more sleep every night. This can be…
Nighttime Routine: 5 Essential Practices
There are many benefits tied to curating the perfect evening or nighttime routine. For example, this has been shown to improve your sleeping habits while also allowing you to properly unwind at the end of the day. Photo by Vladislav Muslakov on Unsplash However, the truth is, many people do not know where to start when it comes to curating a routine that works for them. With that in mind, here are five things you should do each evening! Do something fun. Whether you’ve been deep cleaning your home, looking after your children, or putting in the hours at work, you should aim to do at least…
Improve Nap Time With These Easy Tips!
There are many lessons that parents have to learn as they go through parenthood, and one of them is that children do not like to sleep. You will spend your pregnancies and you’re preparing for parenting, learning all about safe sleep solutions and safe bed sharing and why your cot needs to have no loose covers. But one thing that none of the books can teach you is whether or not your child is going to be one who likes to sleep or not. There are some miraculous children who, even though they wake up frequently in the night as a newborn, which, let’s be honest, is expected. Their children…
4 Tricks For A Happier And Healthier Family
Having a family comes with lots of worries and concerns, especially when people are vulnerable or fall unwell. To worry less and ensure that your family is happy and healthy at all times, here are some great tips. Food Table Egg – Free photo on Pixabay Don’t be afraid to ask for professional help When your loved ones are unwell, it can be daunting to ask for help. Not only will you want to be the one to care for and support them, but sometimes you might feel that you can take on the responsibility alone. However, trying to do so when you have work and…
Mom’s Battle with Insomnia: Causes, Cures, and What You Need to Know
It’s no secret that insomnia is a common problem for people of all ages, but it can be particularly challenging for mothers. Due to the many competing demands on their time and energy, moms are often among the most sleep-deprived members of society. If you’re struggling with insomnia, don’t worry – you’re not alone. This blog post will discuss what insomnia is, the causes and cures, and what you need to know in order to get the best possible sleep. Via Pexels So, what is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. People with insomnia often wake up feeling…
Top Parenting Questions Googled
They say parenting doesn’t come with a handbook and I am going to disagree. While it isn’t in handbook form, Google has become my go to when I have questions. Now I know you can’t rely on everything you read but other mama’s like myself have shared their experiences and after reading many scenarios I usually take a bit of each. Here are a few key things that I have searched in the past 18 months and have been asked by other parents. Remember none of this is biblical and should always be discussed with your doctor! Question: When can a baby sleep with a blanket? Answer: By the time your child…
Eat, Play & Sleep Schedule
While we are not “sleep training” per say we are on a schedule. As I mentioned previously a routine is paramount! He is still not sleeping well in his crib but I have hopes this will change soon! This schedule is very flexible and can be modified to your baby. Mama’s if you have any advice and tips you would like to share please do!
Sleep! What is that again!
Seems to be the most mentioned topic in any conversation for new parents. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have heard “How is the baby sleeping? How are you sleeping?”. It is understandable I suppose since generally new parents forget what sleep really is and appear to look like zombies for the first few, well I will have to get back to you on how long this lasts. I have now read five books, more blogs and forums than you can shake a stick at and discovered there are more methods to get your baby to sleep than Carter has liver pills! It is mind blowing…
Bringing Baby Home- This Mama’s Journey!
Ahh the day you have been waiting for. To bring your wee lil babe home and begin the greatest adventure of your life! You have everything ready, the nursery, the clothes, the bedding, and all the love in the world to give. First thing we did when we were home was introduce the lil one to his fur sisters. Abby immediately b-lined to the back of the house, which was to be expected. Laney however was very curious. She reminded me of the scene in Lady and the Tramp when they bring the baby home and Lady is so sweet and curious. Laney did just this. She didn’t leave his…
