Becoming a new parent is exciting, but it’s also extremely tough. No matter how many books you’ve read, or how much advice you’ve gathered throughout your pregnancy, nothing can prepare you for the challenges ahead!
It’s common for new parents to quickly find themselves run down, stressed and struggling to cope with the demands of their newborn. Lack of sleep, increased worry and simply not seeming to have anywhere near as many hours in the day as you need to get everything done, can leave you feeling exhausted, deflated and emotionally drained.
Although it is common to feel like this, it doesn’t mean you have to just ride it out. There are a lot of techniques and methods to cope with the struggles of being a new parent and mindfulness is proving to be one of the most popular and effective methods around. [Read more…]
For many parents, the thought of taking their toddler camping sounds like an absolute nightmare! However, it’s not as difficult as you might think. Will it be a little more stressful? Absolutely, but it’s also a LOT more fun.
As a new parent, life can be pretty tough. Trying to take care of baby on 3 hours sleep, seeing every innocent object as a potential danger hazard and struggling to keep up with the never-ending mountain of chores, can leave very little mind-space for anything else – especially finances!
Making your own baby food isn’t as difficult as it sounds. A lot of parents are put off the idea of making their own because they think it’s going to be a long, tough process. However, many baby food recipes are super-quick to whip up, so you don’t have to worry about spending hours in the kitchen.
There’s very few things that match the embarrassment caused when your toddler decides to have a full-on meltdown in public. Although we’ve come a long way over the years, there’s still a somewhat old-fashioned, strict view on parenting today, where children are still deemed to be seen and not heard.
Now that the hotter weather has arrived, many families are gearing up to take full advantage of the summer holidays. What better way to spend quality time with the family than on a camping adventure?
Summer is a great time to get out of the house with your toddler. However, with only a month left to go, you may be struggling to come up with new and exciting ways to keep your child entertained. One way to ensure you make the most of what is left of the hot summer days is to create a toddler bucket list.
Whether you’ve been forced to return to work due to financial constraints, or whether you simply don’t want to give up your career, being a working parent is tough. Not only is it almost impossible to keep up with your never-ending list of daily tasks, but it’s also pretty draining on your emotions too.
Raising a toddler is tough – like really tough. You’re faced with a never-ending set of challenges. Just when you’ve got one thing down, you’re faced with a new, seemingly even more difficult challenge to contend with. It’s exhausting and frustrating, yet just one little smile can make it all worthwhile.
In the early days with baby, milestones seem to come around far too quickly. Sitting up, rolling over and crawling seem to arrive and pass in the blink of an eye. However, when it comes to walking, it can feel like it’s taking forever for baby to take their first steps.
Let’s face it, anything which makes your life that little bit easier as a parent is awesome!
If you’re looking to keep baby safe this summer, protecting them against the sun’s harsh rays is one of the most important things you’ll need to focus on. Baby’s skin is ultra-sensitive and therefore a lot more prone to serious burns. Studies have shown that children who suffer serious burns are at an increased risk of developing melanoma, or skin cancer, later on in life.
Separation anxiety is a heart-wrenching thing to deal with as a parent. While it can occur anywhere and at any time, it does tend to develop more when your little one starts daycare.
Grandparents are awesome. Most are happy to help out, they love spending time with their grandkids and the bond between grandparent and grandchild can be really special. It’s beautiful to see. However, as useful and as treasured as they are, sometimes they can do things that you just don’t agree with.
Are you planning on heading out to the beach this summer with your little one? Taking babies and toddlers to the beach can be a great way to spend the hot summer months. After spending what feels like forever stuck indoors, now’s the perfect time to get out, enjoy the great outdoors and just as importantly – regain your sanity!