Why Perfectionists May Become Helicopter Parents
What is the cause of the rise in helicopter parenting? There are probably many. But I will say this much. There is just so much judgment out there when it comes to other parents, it is no wonder that so many parents that are really doing their best are struggling with...
How To Prevent Hearing Loss In Our Children
Hearing loss is a widespread and growing problem among our youth today — and yet is often not fully understood by even the most health-conscious parents. It’s a serious and potentially permanent problem that can follow you throughout your whole life. What makes the...
7 Signs That The Mom Is Done With Having Babies
Some couples only want to have one child whereas others want to have four or five kids, or even more. However, sometimes things can change as far as that goes. There are those couples who believed that they were one and done but are changing their minds and have a...
5 Reasons Why Photography Is a Good Side Hustle for Busy Parents
There are several reasons why photography is a good side hustle for busy parents, even if you have a full-time job or a stay-at-home parent. Whether you need to save money for your children’s’ education or build emergency funds, getting into photography can secure...
5 Best Ways To Handle The Mean Mom When You Feel Attacked
It was thought that the bullying ends by the time students are in college for the most part. That is because they are more concerned about their futures and getting their degrees or diplomas, but that is not always the case. And, what makes it worse is that adults...
How Can Moms Benefit From The New Happiness And Wellness App, Lyftly?
Let's face it. Moms are always having to put their own needs and wants last. Their kids' needs require plenty of attention, and moms have to tend to their needs before she can even consider fulfilling her own. As kids grow, as long as they don't have significant...
12 Common Mom Shaming Examples And What Can Be Done To Stop It
Moms on hate, mommy wars, being judged by sanctimommies (which is a made-up word that ties mommy with sanctimonious) and it means the same thing - moms that are being bullied by those who don't agree and like with their choices. Those who bully these moms feel they...
Yes, Mom Brain Is Real, But What Can Be Done About It?
You are a mom and you have found after having your kids you no longer could get away with not jotting down appointments in your datebook the way you once did. Before becoming a mom, you would have no problems with remembering appointments as well as returning emails...
How Can You Avoid Judgmental Mom Facebook Groups?
The fact of the matter is that being a mom to young kids is lonely and isolating. That is because you are stuck inside having to tend to the little ones while there is very little time for seeing friends without having to tag the baby or the little ones along. This is...
4 Parenting Styles That You Must Be Aware Of
Parenting is hard! There is no doubt about it. And as a parent, you just do your best because that is all you can do. Kids don’t come with instructions. And some parents fall into parenting styles that they had never envisioned themselves falling into because the...
Mom Blogger Meredith Masony Of That’s Inappropriate Skewers The Myth Of ‘Perfect Parenting’
Perfect parenting? Really? Is that a thing? No, it is not. Kids don't come with instructions. Especially if they have special needs. Well, typical kids don't come with instructions either. Unless the parent is putting their child at obvious risk (and I am not talking...
Now Is Not the Time for ‘Mom Shaming’
I became a mom about a decade ago, during the time of the so-called “Mommy Wars,” when parenting bloggers—the vast majority of which were women—often used their social media platforms to promote their style of parenting. During this time, women felt pressed to...
7 Of The Common Misconceptions About Postpartum Depression
The expectation and belief from society are that after a mother gives birth, she will bond with her baby right away. Sometimes that is true, but not always. The reality is that many new parents struggle with their mental and physical health after the birth of their...
The Up-Sides Of Parenting Teens
The worst-case scenarios happen when parents of young kids look forward to their days when their kids outgrow difficult stages. That sounds like a dream. However, at the same time, kids grow into teenagers before they grow into adults. And teenagers are believed to be...
Supporting The Mental Health Of Children And Families Through A Pandemic
Who seriously would have guessed on New Year's Eve of 2019 that we would be facing a pandemic in 2020? No one! And here we are! In fact, we are six months into it and it is not ending until a vaccine is out and widely distributed which can take a good year by the time...
Parenting In A Pandemic: Dealing With Your Own Anxiety As A Parent
No one would have ever expected this pandemic to happen and now, with the cases going up in Canada once again, parents are in a quandary about sending their kids back to school. Schools are open in Canada and we are also nearing a second wave as well at the same time....
These Comics Sum Up Parenting In 2020
Who would have ever imagined that on New Year's Eve of 2019 that we would be dealing with a pandemic in 2020? Who would be celebrating the upcoming year if they knew what was in store? No one would. The strange thing is that I personally experience feelings about how...
Online Parenting Classes Help Moms, Dads With Feeding, Sleep Training And More
Parenting is hard and no one has to ever tell any parent this fact. However, the fact of the matter is that even though kids never come with instructions, taking parenting classes is the way to go. This way each parent is prepared for what they could be in for as kids...
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