I am a mom of two girls. I remember like it was yesterday when I brought my firstborn home eleven years ago, not having much clue about the journey ahead. Nothing I read or learned from people could prepare me for the real experience. To experience motherhood in its glory, you have to live it. …
A mom’s life can be a constant wish to see her children all grown up, and at the same time cry over how they grew up so fast. We want them to do things on their own, but at the same time miss it when they longer need us. We all want to raise independent …
If you are into green cleaning, knowing how to clean with vinegar is a must. By the way, what is green cleaning? According to Wikipedia, “Green cleaning refers to using cleaning methods and products with environmentally friendly ingredients and procedures which are designed to preserve human health and environmental quality. Green cleaning techniques and products …
So often we underestimate what kids can do. If we can withstand some messiness and slow work kids can be amazing helpers in our home. Not only being helpful, research by Marty Rossmann, emeritus associate professor of family education at the University of Minnesota, shows that involving children in household chores from a young age …
We want to raise kids who are equipped to face the harsh realities of the world. We may not be able to control every aspect of our children’s lives and solve every problem for them. And even if we can, it is not recommended. Instead, we are capable of giving them life skills to cope …
Being a parent is a lifetime job. You never stop being a parent. Even when your kids have left your nest, you think about them and worry about them. Anyone can become a parent, but to be a good parent you need to acquire certain parenting skills and develop good qualities. But don’t worry. No …
I have always known that I would be a work-from-home mom. I just didn’t know what kind of work I would do. After a lot of soul searching and internet searching, I finally became a website owner. I love blogging and I don’t mind working on my blogs 24 hours a day, except that I …
Screen time for kids is a hot topic among parents. Today, we have different kinds of screens to deal with, unlike in the ’80s where we only had television. And that’s a challenge for today’s parents. Technology has transformed so much of our lives. It is an integral part of our life and there’s no …
My life changed the moment I learned I am an introvert. One day, I read an article on Facebook while my daughter was napping. It was about the qualities of an introvert. While I had a hunch that most likely I would be an introvert, I never knew what introversion meant. I thought introversion meant …
Practicing self-care is absolutely important for moms. BUT, WHAT IS SELF-CARE? AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? I would like to consider self-care as any activity that you do for your own well-being and happiness. As a mom, it is difficult to get a stretch of uninterrupted time for yourself. It can happen when your kids …