 No one wishes to be diagnosed with a medical condition, even if a diagnosis is generally one of the best things you can have if a condition is affecting you. That’s not only because it gives you parameters for recovery and care, but because it help you stop questioning what the issue could be and worrying about it. The devil you know, as the old saying goes.
That being said, we notice doctors and medical professionals rarely diagnose us with being super awesome and growingly healthy, at least until there’s a condition being recovered from. For this reason, you may feel that a medical condition and its possible effects being clearly laid out to you isn’t so fun at all, and can even make you feel exasperated. Life is complex enough, after all.
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 A solid, stable family unit is something most parents dream of when they welcome a new addition. In an ideal world, we would all cruise through life, enjoying every minute, but this is not reality. We all face challenges. When life gets tough, it’s more important than ever to pull together, but it’s not always easy to put on a united front. In this guide, we’ll share some tips to help you maintain strong relationships. Communicate openly
Good communication is one of the most crucial elements of a long-lasting, harmonious relationship. It’s important to remember that effective communication involves listening as well as talking. Both parents should feel able to speak to the other and have confidence their opinions, ideas or concerns will be heard and noted. If you’ve stopped talking, address this issue. Approach your partner and ask to set aside time to have a chat, catch up and discuss what’s on your mind. It’s essential to be open and honest. Don’t expect other people to read your mind. If you’re worried, angry or frustrated, or you feel like you need more support or reassurance, be open about how you feel. If you keep things to yourself, you may find it very difficult to move forward. Seek advice Often, relationships break down because people don’t communicate clearly or they’re struggling to trust their partner or find common ground. Sometimes, curveballs upset the apple cart, but in other cases, people may simply drift apart, change or want different things. If you find it hard to talk and be honest, or you feel like you’re not getting through to your partner, but you want to try and work on the relationship and stay together, it’s wise to seek professional advice. See a therapist or consider solutions such as marriage intensives if you’ve reached a point where you don’t know where to turn next. Ending a relationship may be an option, but if you believe being with that person is the best decision for you, it’s always worth fighting and investing time and effort in the partnership. Remember you’re a team Life can sometimes get in the way of love, but if the relationship is strong, you should find it easier to overcome obstacles and challenges as a partnership. Always remember that you’re a team. Try to tackle problems and difficult situations together. Have each other’s back and be a cheerleader. Whether you’re dealing with issues, such as money worries or unemployment, or your child is sick, it’s hugely beneficial to rally around your partner and ensure they know you’re there. Talk to each other, offer encouragement and support and work together. Prioritize your relationship It’s easy to neglect your relationship when you’re busy and you feel like you’re spinning a hundred plates. Being a parent is demanding, work can be stressful and running a household is time-consuming. You may not have the time, energy or money you used to have in the early days, but small steps can make a big difference. Make time for each other, invest in quality time and experiences as a family, and ensure your relationship is a priority. Maintaining a strong relationship can be hard when life gets tough, but it’s more important than ever to rally together and work as a team. If you’re dealing with setbacks or challenges, communicate openly, seek expert advice, remember you’re a team, and prioritize your relationship.  Keeping your kids happy and busy during the holidays should be a simple task. But as any parent will tell you, it isn’t. Calls of “Mom, I’m bored” seem to ring from every alcove the moment the school term ends.
Fortunately, this blog is here to help. We run through some of the things you can do to entertain your little ones and keep them happy and busy until school starts again.  Being a parent is a tough and demanding job sometimes. There’s always someone who is fighting for your time and attention. You may also be busy working and taking care of household responsibilities.
 All night warriors and involuntary members of the "Who Needs Sleep Anyway?" squad! Gather around because today we're diving into something more elusive than a peaceful weekend morning: good ol' sleep - or the total lack of it. We've all been there, right? Playing superhero parents on what feels like a whopping three hours of zzz's. Spoiler alert: despite what your triple-shot espresso tells you, running on empty doesn't make you a parenting champ. It's more like trying to bake a cake with salt instead of sugar. Trust me, it's not the same.
 Hey there, fabulous parent! Ready to jump into something super fun? Let's chat about the color of your kiddo's toys. Yeah, yeah, we all love those chic neutrals in the nursery – so sleek, so never out of place. But come on, when did playing it super safe lead to an epic adventure?
 You’re a supermom; yes, you! So, let’s have a heart-to-heart about our uninvited guest, “mom guilt.” You know, that nagging feeling that just loves to pop up when you’re trying to be the best mom you can be. It’s like that one song from a kid’s show that you can’t get out of your head. And just when you think you’ve got things under control, there it is, tapping you on the shoulder.
 Everyone goes through a certain amount of stress in their lives. Thankfully, this isn’t constant, but that means there will be a few times that are more stressful than others. While you wouldn’t want to deal with this, you’ll still have to get through them.
The easiest way to do that is to be prepared for them. Knowing what the most stressful parts of a person’s life helps with that. Once you know a bit about them, you’ll know how you can get through them. That alone helps with a lot of the stress. It’s worth looking at three of the more notable of these so you can properly deal with them when you go through them. If there’s something that all moms can agree on it’s that they’re always busy. There’s never any time to stop and breathe when you’ve got kids to care for and so much to cram into your day. Keeping up the constant juggle of childcare, work, chores, and life generally is seriously tough. It certainly becomes really apparent very quickly when you’re a mom that you have no time for anything. This can really take its toll on your appearance.
Maybe you were once a regular at the salon and manicures, pedicures, and facials were a part of your monthly schedule. Even women that have always had a low maintenance beauty routine often find that there’s now no time for any kind of maintenance at all. Looking good every day is not the most important thing in the world. But when you feel good about your appearance it can really help boost your confidence. Confidence in your appearance can make you feel ready to tackle life’s challenges. So, despite feeling superficial, taking care of your looks really does matter.  Many of the most influential and respected people throughout history were those who weren’t fazed by anything. These special individuals had the ability to step back from the immediacy of their emotions and calmly appraise situations, no matter what sort of chaos was going on around them.
But what was it that made them this way? After all, they were human, too. That’s the topic of this post. We explore how to become one of those chilled-out people who don’t let life get to them. It’s all part of the art of self-improvement. |
AuthorKat is a wife (of over 20 years) and mother of 4! She is a work from home, homeschooling, tea loving busy girl. Archives
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