Being a parent is a wonderful, life-altering experience, but it can also be incredibly tough! Parents today are under a lot of pressure to juggle work, family life and social commitments, without admitting that they may be struggling. This means, life can get pretty darn stressful; particularly if there never seems to be enough hours in the day.
If you’re wondering where that fun-loving, optimistic parent you used to be went, you could be on the verge of a parent burnout. The trouble is, if you do reach the point of burning out, it’s going to have a lot of negative repercussions on your health and well-being.
The good news is, there are ways to prevent parent burnout, even when you’re close to the edge! Here, we’ll look at some of the top ways to tell when you’re heading for parent burnout, and the things you can do to stop it. [Read more…]
Pregnancy can be challenging regardless of what age you are, but there’s no denying the older you are, the more of a toll it’s going to take on your body. While many women over the age of 35 go on to have healthy, trouble-free pregnancy, there are things such as Gestational Diabetes, that you need to be aware of.
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a while, a false pregnancy can seem like a cruel joke. Although it’s rare, the body can sometimes give you all of the signs of pregnancy, without you actually being pregnant.
Preschool is where your child is going to have their first experience of education. It’s going to shape their little minds and teach them important lessons about the world around them. Therefore, if you want to ensure they get the best start in life, choosing the right preschool is essential.
When you think of mindfulness, you typically think of being present in the moment. It has become increasingly important for adults, helping them to ease the symptoms of conditions such as anxiety and depression. However, did you know that mindfulness is also a great skill to teach our children?
