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If you are single and looking to involve yourself in a relationship, what holds you back? Most especially with the holiday coming, getting into a new relationship can be a good idea. But if you had previous heartbreak, and not sure if you are ready yet, this post can help you. Accept the fact when it comes in a relationship that there are risks involved. The challenge is built in because that's how we grow as human beings. There is no escaping pain in relationships even you are both in love, and you feel like everything is perfect.

There are a few things in life that can’t compare to the monumental day when you learned you are about to take the journey of motherhood. It is a news that will evoke many and varied emotions, from joy and excitement to anticipation and worry. Being a mom is not an easy feat, and a new mother will always have that nagging fear and anxiety of the changes that are to come. Of course, you will read, prepare, and brace yourself for the new addition in your lives.

For an adult, moving house is a big deal. There is a lot of organising, packing, house hunting, school hunting, area hunting - it’s a lot of hunting but without any guns! Moving from house to house is a normal thing for an adult, because we make a conscious choice to improve our situation, and if moving to a new property is the way to go, it’s what we do. Children, on the other hand, don’t get the choice.

https://unsplash.com/photos/DMuIOu4wTHY When you’re a mama, you always know that you’re going to have to take on an awful lot. Because not only do you have yourself to sort out now, you also have this little love bug vying for your attention. And so, you often put a lot of your own needs aside to put your first child first. And then your second, and then you’re entire brood. Or, just the one, if that’s where you stop. But, suddenly, this little bundle of joy is all you care about. So you don’t mind that you sleep less or that you look like fetching or that you feel like death from time to time. Well, maybe you do, but you let it slide. Because every mama just wants their children to be happy, and life definitely changes to accommodate that.

A lifetime marriage or partnership is a lofty goal for many people who enter commitment status. Even if the relationship grows and reaches marital potential, there’s still so much to consider and plan. One thing every smart couple needs is a contingency plan in the event of divorce. Certainly, no one enters a legitimate marriage based on mutual respect and love with the intention of splitting at any time. But statistics show that almost half of all marriages still end in divorce. No family deserves to experience divorce, as much as possible, couples should try to work out or seek professional help when needed before it is too late. When the marriage just involves you and your partner, matters can be relatively painless. But when kids are involved, it’s a whole different ball game. Fortunately, a professional help is available to help regain your marriage  and save your relationship.  But if both of you decided to call quits after all the efforts, talking to your kids about divor

Being a parent is tough . Being a working parent can be harder. Your children need you at all times of the day to provide for them, care for them, and simply spend time with them. Juggling all the roles you need to fill as a parent can be exhausting and stressful, and if you don’t prioritize your own health and mental wellbeing, you put yourself at risk of burnout.

image: shutterstock Quite simply, being a mom is great! There are so many moments filled with absolute joy that you cherish for the rest of your life; your kids first steps, their first words, the first time they ride a bike, the first time they truly laugh with you. It’s all truly magical. But there are also moments filled with frustration and anger, and that happens to every parent. It doesn’t make you a bad mom to feel like that because it happens to everyone. One way to lessen the impact of those moments is by becoming an even happier mom. There are numerous ways to lift your mood and be more joyous, from not being afraid to ask for help to find the time for a coffee and a chat with a friend. We’ve put together this list of 10 ways to be an even happier mom today.

Everyone has a bucket list don’t they? Things they want to try and achieve or do in their lifetime. It’s no surprise that some of these things will be repeated on many lists across our nation, even the world. We all strive to have experiences, make memories for our families and improve our lives. Being a Mom, I have my aspirations. Some of which I think will be on the majority of Moms bucket lists. Here are five of the things I think you will see every time.

Paternity is something that most men hope to never have to deal with, but the fact is that if a man has a child with someone out of wedlock, or if that man suspects that his spouse had a child out of wedlock, paternity becomes a very real and immediate concern. If you are forced to deal with a paternity case, it is important that you understand the laws, rules, and methods used to defend paternity in your state.

Being a stay at home mom can be a challenge for various reasons. While this can be the most rewarding path if you do it right, it can also be a fast track to isolation. Failure to leave the house , for instance, could soon see you feeling stir crazy. Equally, the monotony of your days will start to plague you if you don’t keep things fresh. But, this is all stuff we’ve spoken about before, and this post isn’t about going over old ground. Instead, we’re going to look at a more practical downside to the stay at home mom lifestyle . Sadly, we’re talking about the soaring bills. Or, the potentially soaring bills, anyway.

When you bring home your new baby, you want only the best for them. You want to give them everything they need and to create an environment that is safe and healthy for them. For many parents, that means taking the steps necessary to create a more organic and natural nursery environment for their baby. Of course, saying you want an organic nursery, and then knowing the best steps to take in order to achieve it are two different things.

Image source If you were to stop ten strangers in the street and ask them what is the single best thing people can do to help the environment thrive, you’ll be met with the usual suspects in quickfire succession. It will be things like recycling, not buying unnecessary plastic products, rocking energy conserving appliances, taking public transport when possible, carpooling, and all that sort of stuff. But while all these answers are true in that they will help the environment, they are not the single best thing because that podium spot goes to raising eco-friendly children.

Photo credit: momjunction.com Traveling alone is fun and exciting for most people. But women who think otherwise might find traveling even more stressful with their children. Especially when there’s nobody else to help at such times! With that in mind, the only thing you should be worried about is safety. So here are the top 5 safety tips for mothers traveling alone with the kids.

  One of the benefits of having kids around, especially if they're not of the same age is that; they can keep each other occupied while you attend to some other important issues. Every now and then, you can't rule out the possibilities of misunderstanding between them. The occurrence of such misunderstanding can be greatly reduced when each of the kids knows what is expected of them as they play with one another.   

All parents want their kids to grow up healthy . We do as much as we can while they are under our care, even against loud objections. However, a day is going to come when they are no longer under our care. They are going to be out on their own, and their lifestyle choices will be up to them.

image source Long car trips are never much fun. Irrelevant of where you’re going or why, you’ll find yourself wishing the trip was over after an hour or more. If you’re driving, you’ll soon feel the burn. Even if not, endless stretches of roads and vehicles will send you loopy. And, things only get worse when you have a precious cargo of kids onboard.

It ’ s inevitable that as we grow older, the parents who once cared for and nurtured us require care themselves. There ’ s a huge range of circumstances in which the elderly could use a helping hand, but your priority as their child is to maintain their health and happiness as they move into their silver years. This article guides you through some of your considerations and responsibilities towards your parents, detailing ways in which you can keep them comfortable, fulfilled and safe well into old age.

Moms are likely some of the busiest individuals in the world. Their to-do-lists never end, they’re almost always on the go, and they have to wear different hats on a daily basis. For this reason, they are the perfect candidates for well-deserved relaxation and leisure. One of the best things to do during such time is pick up a hobby. This is because hobbies can help you feel relaxed and give you an opportunity to de-stress . If you happen to be a busy mom, you may be thinking about a hobby that you can do during your free time. This article is going to explore three that are worth trying.

While we all aim to have a healthy and normal pregnancy, pregnancy is different for every woman. If you have a “high risk pregnancy,” this suggests that your pregnancy requires extra care by specialized healthcare providers, as your health or your baby’s may be threatened. Some pregnancies may progress to high risk over time, while other women may already be at an increased risk for complications even before they conceive.

Baby showers are meant to celebrate one of the most important times in anyone’s life. Accordingly, they’re filled with emotion – excitement and joy over what’s to come, as well as anticipation and maybe even nervousness for the new parents. But stress doesn’t have to be one of those emotions if you take the time to carefully plan out a baby shower. If you want to host a baby shower that will live on as a wonderful memory for everyone involved, here’s a guide to help you through each of the most important aspects.