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A Family Is A Unit – Is Yours One?

A Family Is A Unit - Is Yours One?

The need for a strong family unit is even more important today compared to our parents’ time.

These days, parents tend to work longer hours, and even children are forced to spend more time doing co-curricular activities to prepare them for an ever changing work environment that awaits them – not to mention the temptation of the internet.

In an ideal setting, the idea of a “home” is supposed to be a space where each family member would yearn to return to and a place where you can draw unconditional love and support from. But the reality for many families, not just in the US, but around the world, a home is where a family member just rest for the night in order to recuperate in preparation for the next day.

Some families have it worse than others, but the point is, the demands and challenges of our fast paced world is slowly contributing to the breakdown of family relationships.

Do all of that sound close to home?

Do you feel that the strong family ties you used to have are slowly being eroded by personal commitments, needs and wants?

Don’t worry, it’s not too late to change things back to what they were.

In this article, we will go through three talking points on building healthy family relationships that can help you, and your children, withstand the demands of the modern society we live in.

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Gifts For Sleep Deprived Moms: Practical Holiday Gifts Husbands Should Buy For Their Wives!

Gifts for sleep deprived moms

Coping with sleep deprivation is something all new parents go through. Some embrace it as part of their new reality, while others find difficulty in dealing with it – seeing it as an addition to their already stressed filled lives.

And though both parents cannot escape this, nursing mothers are more susceptible to sleep loss as they need to breastfeed their child every couple of hours or so. And this can take a toll on their work, and their well-being.

So if you’re one of those sleep deprived moms out there, then you might want to show this article to your partner. And for the husbands reading this, it’s time to take out your credit cards for the holidays gentlemen!

But before we get to the gist of this article, let’s first talk about why you need to invest in such gifts.

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How To Keep A Stylish And Tidy Home When You Have Kids

How To Keep A Stylish And Tidy Home When You Have KidsWhen you have kids, a lot of things change. Time no longer feels like a luxury and the definition of clean changes significantly in the home! It can feel like an impossible task trying to keep the home clean from sticky fingers, constant spills, a never-ending pile of laundry and toys strewn all over the floor. There’s a lot to contend with so how exactly are you supposed to keep things clean and tidy when you’re busy enough looking after the kids?

It may seem like mission impossible, but there are ways to not only keep the house clean, but stylish too (no really!). Want to know how? Below we’ll reveal some of the top tried and tested methods parents use to maintain a stylish and tidy home. [Read more…]

Donating Breast Milk – Everything You Need To Know

Donating Breast Milk – Everything You Need To KnowAll moms know that when it comes to giving their little one the best start in life, breast milk is generally considered preferable to formula. However, despite the fact it is branded as one of the most natural things in the world, unfortunately not all moms have the option to breastfeed their baby.

Whether it is down to an issue with baby latching on, or they simply aren’t producing enough milk, not being able to breastfeed can be devastating. It can also be worrying if baby is born premature. Did you know that premature babies need breast milk even more than babies who made it to full term? Without it, the risk of illness and disease increases dramatically. That’s where donated breast milk proves invaluable.

By donating your breast milk, you could end up saving a baby’s life. So, how exactly can you donate your breast milk to those in need? Here, you’ll discover everything you need to know. [Read more…]

How To Tell When You’re Heading For Parent Burnout

How To Tell When You’re Heading For Parent BurnoutBeing 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…]