Simple home decoration ideas that will create more quality time
As moms our homes can be both a source of joy and a source of stress. I often felt this after the birth of my second son. I was grateful to be home with him but also overwhelmed by all the housework and had very little time or energy to do it. In general, starting new...
Why we need to be aware of the stories we tell ourselves
For a long time, I considered myself to be a logic driven person. A thinker who valued practical, realistic and considered decision making over gut feelings (not that those things can’t exist together). I told myself that I wasn’t at all intuitive, and in fact, that I...
Why you don’t have to love every moment of motherhood
Enjoy every moment It’s the sort of thing that well-meaning people say when you’re preparing for the birth of your baby. They also say it when you’re talking wistfully about how fast your children are growing up. Or when you’re sharing something about mum life that...
The little things that will strengthen your relationship
Has your relationship with your partner changed since you became parents? I’m guessing your answer is “yes”. Having children changes relationships. In both positive and challenging ways. A number of studies have indicated that for many couples, martial satisfaction...
How to engage your children at home (for free) when you need to get stuff done!
Do you feel like you are constantly in a pressure cooker trying to juggle the demands of motherhood, life tasks and/or (paid) work.. Do you find yourself struggling to extract yourself from your children for a period of more than 30 seconds to get to the never-ending...
What to do when you feel judged
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