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photo: antonio guillem Is your busy schedule leaving you exhausted? It's time to focus on you. Relax and recharge with this much-needed guide on self-care for parents. Stress is hitting home at a rapidly growing rate. And the effects of that stress may be more destructive than you realize. A third of adults say daily pressure is interrupting their sleep . What's worse, more than half of adults say they yell or fight with a spouse or kids because of stress. Don't worry. It's time to take a deep breath and relax. We've nailed down some of the best options when it comes to self-care for parents. Sit back, reset, and jot down some of these easy self-care ideas.

Now, let’s not kid ourselves: being a parent is a job in itself. But alas, it doesn’t pay the bills, and eventually, there may come a time when you need to return to work in order to bring in some much-needed income. If you’ve spent the past few years looking after children, then you may be thinking that you’ve been out of the workforce for too long to be employable. But rest assured: this is incorrect thinking! As a parent, you’ve acquired many a skill that will easily transfer into the working world. Of course, you’ll be better suited to some jobs than others - as a starting point, we’ve put together a list of some industries and roles that should fit you like a glove. Source:  Pexels.com

The ideal environment for bringing up a child is one where both parents will live under the same roof with the child. Regrettably, this might  become an unhealthy environment for your children, if the child is being abused in any way here. More often than not, however, the separation of parents means children can no longer live under the same roof with both their parents .

In 2017, a whopping 65.1% of American mothers with children aged 6 and under  were not part of the workforce . The Bureau of Labor Statistics published those numbers. They go on to point out that 92.8% of fathers remain employed. This setup is no longer viable in today's modern world, as parents are hands-on with  elevating home life for their children . For the modern family unit, flexible working options are the boon that they are waiting for.

The desire to start a family is a great goal to have, but it’s not as easy or cut and dry as you may initially think. Sure, you see others growing their tribe, and you want in on all the fun too. However, there are both upsides and obstacles you’re going to have to face when adding to your family.

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.

When we think about child safety, we tend to focus on the potential dangers outside the home; the dubious strangers, speeding motorists, or delinquent friends. These are the kinds of dangers that make the headlines, and understandably so. However, there is more to looking after your child than protecting them from external threats. Taking care of their health and wellbeing at home and in the normal course of their life is also extremely important, and statistically they have far more chance of coming to harm within their own homes than outside them.

We often get emotional whenever the welfare of our family is being involved. But what do you do if your relationship with any of your family members reached rock bottom? Would you ask for help or you just allow things to fall? We often hear people say there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. One could argue, but that statement is nothing but fact. Any relationship may run into some sort of conflict at some point in your lives. Shortcomings, arguments, problems, and pressures are normal to experience in a relationship. But what matters is how you handle the situation. It can be easier to handle differences for some families but to some, it is the opposite. Let us admit, not everyone has the mental and emotional capacity to handle painful situations. This is the reason why results can often be a lot devastating. If you are or know anyone who struggles to keep relationships on track, this post may carry considerable weight in putting up an apposite decision. With this informat

photo: Africa Studio Cuddling up to enjoy a family-friendly movie is a great way to spend a cold winter night.  Here are 10 of the best classic family movies to enjoy with your kids. It's November, and the seasons are changing . Cooler weather means we get to spend more time cuddled up together as a family. There's nothing better for family cuddle time than classic family movies! Whether you like the older classics or a few of the newer ones, you'll find something to enjoy together. So, grab a nice hot cup of tea and snuggle up to one of these great family movies.

As you have remembered in my post last year, Vicks Vaporub has been one of the products my family trusts. I am happy that they have a product specially developed for babies, Vicks Baby Rub. Made with fragrances of Rosemary, Lavender & Eucalyptus and extract of Aloe Vera. Nothing to worry because this product is formulated to calm and soothe your baby, and it's certified by dermatologists.

It has been more than a year when I made a final decision to leave my career as a call center agent in a major BPO company and started to work as a homebased freelancer. The excitement of being a WAHM has always been overflowing because I can get to experience the luxury of working at home at a flexible time and in my most convenience without taking kids for granted or anything at home. Until today, I feel so blessed to have a stable job with a very  reliable employer whom I actually see myself still working for on the coming years ahead. I really love my job. However, alongside the satisfaction,  always comes a negative bell. There are also downsides which I would like to share with you.

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.

Parenting is never easy. You have to make sure they are safe at all times while teaching them the essential skills to succeed in life. Kids don’t make it easier, either, so it is a job that can see you banging your head against a brick wall at times. However, it is an important job. There are some skills that your kids will need to get by in life, and there are some that will make their life well-rounded. Here are a few essential skills that every child should learn if they get the chance.

Children are sponges. You’ll hear this phrase a lot as a parent, that children are little sponges that soak up as much information as possible and remember almost everything they learn. As parents, we have to maximise this ability to retain knowledge as much as possible and harness as much creativity as we can from children, while they’re still happy to be creative. Image Source

When it comes to shopping, timing is critical. Even though sales deals are always up for grabs, savvy shoppers are well-aware that some items can be bought at affordable prices during certain seasons. Check out some of the suitable purchases to make in the different months of 2019.