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One Unique Way to Find Purpose Among the Hustle Bustle

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As a mother, the constant and consistent daily grind can be challenging. If you have more than one child, chances are you are on the verge of losing your mind. Between waking up and bedtime- it’s a 24-hour grind. Oh, and what about that housework? Yes, that too. Although it most always is neglected or rejected in favor of saving your sanity with a 10 o’clock bath. Or make that 11 o’clock at night since your toddler still refuses to go to bed that night! The funny part about being a mom is that you’re almost expected to be “on” around the clock. Laundry, folding that laundry, cooking, putting the kids to bed (they almost always want just mom as my small toddler puts it) and cleaning up after everyone becomes the easy way out instead of trying to cajole them into putting toys away when they are tired. If you have 2 children or more, all bets are off. With constant nagging from one child to play, and the other child feeding through the night and you may as well assign yourself the role

3 Side Hustles All Moms Should Consider

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More and more moms are looking for ways to make a bit of extra cash on the side without having to compromise their responsibilities as a parent. If you consider yourself to be a member of this bracket of mothers, then you’ll be pleased to hear that there are plenty of opportunities out there for you to pick up a side hustle. No matter your expertise, skills, and experience, you should try one of the following in your quest to top up your income.

5 Things Every Mom Should Do To Keep The Family Safe

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Keeping the family safe and sound is our number one priority for any mother and is a full time 24 hour 7 days a week task. Here we will look at 5 good tips for keeping the family safe in various different ways. First Aid Training Why not consider going on a first aid training course as if an accident happens at home or when out and about it can take time for emergency service to arrive at the scene and if you can stabilise the situation then it could make all the difference. These courses range from only a few hours to a full day so it need not be a huge inconvenience to you but having the course under your belt can be so good as hopefully it will never be needed but to have that piece of mind that you can deal with these situations can be priceless. It also is good for job applications if you have a current and valid first aid certificate. Make Plans For Emergencies It's a good idea to make emergency plans for various outcomes, be that illness or injury, fina

Helping Your Children Deal with Times of Change

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In all walks of life, times of change are inevitable at some point or another. Trying to deny such change is futile, then, as it’s going to happen whether you like it or not! A much more productive way to spend your time is to embrace this change, accept that it is going to happen, and prepare for it in the best way possible. Dealing with times of change in a healthy and productive manner is especially important when children are involved. Kids aren’t always able to grasp the concept of life moving forward and things being a bit different, which is why you need to help your little ones deal with any change that may befall them. Here are a few things you can do to do just that:

Signs Your Child May Benefit from Private Education

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Private education can be a great way to improve your child's learning and social experience while at school, especially if he or she does not thrive in the public school environment. Here are some signs that your child may benefit from leaving their current public school and instead attending a private school. If your family lives in King County, Washington, there are several Sammamish private schools available to choose from.

Ways to Make Time for Yourself in Motherhood

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When it pertains to motherhood, it seems like every waking moment is dedicated to the little ones. It's easy to forget about yourself in the process. Instead of falling prey to this type of disaster, consider the following ways you can make time for yourself within motherhood.

How To Get Organized For A Family Vacation

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A family vacation is something to really look forward to. It’s a chance to spend time with your partner and kids, to get away from work, to forget about ‘real life’ for a week or two, and to relax and have fun. Yet getting ready for that vacation is not always particularly relaxing, and can be extremely stressful. That’s why it pays to be as organized as possible in advance; you will get everything done in plenty of time and feel better for it. Here are some of the ways you can do it.

Taking Care of Yourself to Take Better Care of Your Children

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When you have children, you tend to put them above everything and anything. As parents, it is hard for us not to always have our kids’ best interests in mind. However, sometimes we forget that in order to give our kids the best lives possible, we need to pay attention to our own needs as well.

How to Appear More ‘Put Together’ As A Busy Mom

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As a busy parent who always has a thousand and one thing to do to keep things running smoothly in yours, your children’s and maybe even your partner’ life, keeping up appearances can easily slip to the back of your list of priorities. Yet you see some of the other moms running their show flawlessly and making it look easy. If you also want to come across as a fierce independent woman who has her agenda held down tight, follow these simple tips to trick people into thinking just that, whatever the case really may be.

How To Be A Good Mom And Not A Bad Wife

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Most expectant mothers hope to return to their usual way of life a month after the baby’s born. Then they become moms. They become exhausted. Their priorities change. Their partners, who used to be the centre of their universe, are now replaced be a newborn demanding way more attention than any partner ever could.

3 Things To Teach Your Kids About Keeping Their Bodies Safe

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Sadly, one of the biggest concerns of many parents is how to keep their children safe from those who would seek to harm them. Be it emotionally or physically, children can often be vulnerable to adults or others who are bigger or stronger than them trying to overpower and hurt them . So as a parent, it’s important that you can prepare your children for how to protect themselves and keep themselves safe from this type of harm. To help you in this goal, here are three things you should teach your kids about keeping their bodies safe from others.

Teen Driving – What to Do If Your Teen Gets into An Accident

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Raising a teenager can be a difficult – if not occasionally daunting – task for any parent. Many parents will agree that one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the whole experience is when your kids start driving, especially when they start driving on their own. Regardless of how skilled your teen is and how well you trained them, they are still young and inexperienced. Not only that, but you also have to worry about who else may be on the roads.

5 Things Every Nursery Needs

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Your baby is on the way, and you are incredibly excited, and probably nervous. You want everything prepared for when they arrive, including their room. Creating a nursery can be as fun as you would like it to be, but there are certain things that every nursery should have. Once you decide a theme or color scheme and you have the walls painted and floors ready, it is time to stock up on some must-haves for your baby’s perfect nursery.

Filing for Uncontested Divorce in Oklahoma Without a Lawyer

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Trying to file for uncontested divorce can be a pain when you can’t find the right documents that you need in order to file. At the same time, if you go through a lawyer, you have many fees that you need to pay in order to file, which can end up making you pay more in court costs and legal fees than you really need. Well, there is one company that is bound and determined to help you avoid all of that hassle – Express Documents & Mediation, Inc. They are a family and divorce mediation service that does everything they can to settle your divorce dispute and help you with filing for uncontested divorce in Oklahoma without a lawyer and you can CLICK HERE to learn more. Here is a list that they recommend you should do when it comes to getting the uncontested divorce you deserve.

Glamorous Ideas for Nursery Lighting

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The birth of a child is one of the magical moments parents will cherish in their lifetime. As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child in every step of the way. Households with a designated room for the newborn child are perfect examples in giving the exact comfort and ease that your baby needs. A perfect way to make the nursery room more interesting is making it more creative and giving it a vibrant, fun, and positive mood. Here are some tips you may consider in creating a glamorous nursery room for your child.

Being A Foster Parent: Things You Need To Know

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To be loved unconditionally, to live in a home that is healthy, to have enough protection and security are some of the rights that each and every child deserves. However, not every child is blessed enough to have all this. There are many children who suffer from malnutrition, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, addictions, and neglect.

How to Make the Big Move Easier for the Whole Family

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Children thrive on routine, and nothing can be more disruptive of that routine than a big move, complete with a new school and the need to make a whole new set of friends. This doesn’t mean that every kid will be upset about moving – in fact, they can be downright thrilled – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take extra steps in advance to make the move easier for everyone. To accomplish this lofty task, all you need to do is follow this guide:

When to Call A Therapist: Surviving a Difficult Marriage

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There will always be good times and bad times in our lives. However, happiness needs to outnumber the latter when it comes to any relationship, most especially in marriage. Because if it is the other way around, we can therefore conclude you are not in a healthy relationship anymore. In marriage, problems can either break you or build you. A problem can cause breakup or can strengthen the relationship. The result of every trial is gonna depend on your method of approach and how you handle each situation. Here are the common issues in a marriage and the best solutions:

What Premarital Counselling Can Do

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There is a high rate of divorce, and it gets higher year after year. However, a high number of divorce has been prevented with the help of a premarital counselling therapist. Divorce is the worst scenario you can ever imagine in your marriage life, and nobody wants to see themselves in this situation. There is a study that most divorces occur in the first 6 years of marriage. If you have the opportunity to prevent it from happening, we know you would. Different people have different opinions in marriage, so it is always best to consult a professional from Regain.us in regards to marriage issues to avoid confusion. In this post, let us discuss important aspects you need to know before you enter into marital life to ensure a resilient marriage.

Therapy and Communication to a Long Lasting Relationship

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Nothing more can be as exciting as starting a life with the love of your life. It feels great to have a partner whom you can share the rest of your whole life with and build a family. When you vow to be with your partner through thick and thin forever, it only means not a single problem can tear your marriage apart. It is very challenging to keep the relationship always strong. You need to build a solid foundation for a relationship to continue. And when things that are out of your control happened, you need to know what to do. In this post, let us tackle the simple formula to long lasting relationship.