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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…]

How To Overcome Common Parent Guilt Traps

How To Overcome Common Parent Guilt Traps

As a parent, it’s common to feel guilty about, well pretty much everything! Questioning your decisions, worrying you aren’t spending enough quality time with the kids, and feeling like you aren’t a good enough parent are all common guilt traps which pretty much every parent falls into at some stage.

So, how can you stop the guilt and just enjoy being a parent? Here, we’ll look at some of the best ways to overcome common parent guilt traps. [Read more…]

The Surprising Ways Men’s Hormones And Brains Change After Becoming A Father

The hormonal changes women go through during pregnancy and after the birth are well documented. However, did you know men also go through hormonal changes when they become a father?

While it isn’t widely talked about, men’s brains do go through a few changes both when they learn they are expecting a child and after the birth. Several studies have been conducted to establish how men’s hormones change and why. Here, we’ll look at some of the surprising ways men’s hormones and brains change after becoming a father according to research so far. [Read more…]

10 Meal Planning Tips For Busy Moms

10 Meal Planning Tips For Busy MomsFinding the time to cook up a healthy, homemade meal each day can be extremely difficult when you’re a busy mom! You’re already trying to juggle too many hats just keeping up with the housework, taking care of the kids and trying to provide for the family. So, how on earth are you supposed to fit in a couple of hours to cook on top of that?

The truth is you can’t. However, what if you could serve up healthy home-cooked meals that don’t take hours to prepare? Well, with clever meal planning you can! You may think you simply don’t have the time for meal planning, but you’d be surprised just how quick and easy it can be. Below, you’ll discover 10 meal planning tips exclusively for busy moms. [Read more…]