Ever heard of “Mom Brain”? I’m sure you have – most mothers are aware of this term that describes the forgetfulness that comes with having children. But Mom Brain is so much more than that – it’s actually a recognized psychological condition. Our brains physically change when we have kids in order to promote a… →
7 Secrets to Practicing Self Care When You Don’t Have the Time
When you’re a mom, you understand how draining motherhood is. You focus all of your attention on taking care of your children that you forget to take care of yourself. The challenge, however, is finding time to do so.
10 Healthy Ways to Discipline Your Child
Once upon a time, I was an Autism Support Worker. I worked one-on-one with Autistic preschoolers, not only teaching them academic skills but also dealing directly with undesirable behaviors. At work, we called it “behavior intervention” – at home I call it discipline, but the principles are pretty much the same. The goal is to… →
8 Ways to Overcome Mom Guilt
I feel like as soon as I had my daughter, I had “guilty” stamped on my forehead. From asking others to look after her while I went to the movies to not feeding her vegetables at every meal, I often felt guilty about not mothering perfectly. My daughter is in school now and, though I… →
10 Reasons Why Your Budget Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)
Making a budget is a very important step in taking control of your money and finances – but following it is no easy task. If you’re like many moms, you’ve created a budget and tried to follow it only to have it fall apart within a couple of months. Creating a budget is easy. Using… →
The Important Bond Between Children and Grandparents
There is something very special about the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. Not only do grandparents get to extend the love of their own children to their grandchildren, but they get to experience the joys of raising their children all over again – without the full-on responsibility of everyday care. Children benefit greatly from… →