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What Is Working Mom Guilt Monster And How To Slay It?
Working mom guilt steals your mom’s bliss. You know you’re doing your best, your kids are thriving, but that guilt monster rears its ugly head, triggered by a casual comment or social media scroll. In a fraction of a second, it drops you down from a happy and fulfilled working mom to a depressed overwhelmed working mom. It has happened to you a million times, and you might even have…
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How to Get Over Mom Guilt for Working: 11 Practical Tips To Hush Doubts
Working mom guilt, that persistent monster under your bed, can leave you drained. But you are not powerless against it! In our previous post on working mom guilt, we talked about its common triggers, origins, and toxic effects on your family. Today’s post is on how to get over mom guilt and stop wasting your God-given potential on doubts. We will equip you with actionable strategies to reframe your thoughts,…
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KonMari Method Steps For Busy Mamas: PURGE Clutter & Refind Focus
We’ve all been there… Scattered toys, overflowing laundry baskets, cluttered cabinets, and piles of stuff that belong nowhere. It’s enough to make even the most level-headed mama want to scream into a pillow. Before I learned about the brilliant KonMari method steps back in 2011, my home had been a mess. And even after that, it still was a mess… Because I didn’t believe in Marie Kondo’s system and her…
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Solo Date Ideas For Moms to Reclaim That Elusive “Me Time”
Solo date ideas? Seriosly? Who wants to date oneself? I want to… The idea of this post was born in one of those frustrating moments when I suddenly felt like I was losing myself. Taking care of my family consumed all of me, leaving nothing for myself. I used to neglect my own needs and interests for so long that I had almost forgotten who I was. For me as…
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33 Sharing Activities for Toddlers: Shaping Little Empaths with Big Hearts
Raising a toddler can feel like navigating a storm of boundless energy, endless curiosity, and an occasional dose of… possessive fury. Yes, that moment when those tiny fists clench around a coveted toy, and the word “mine” rings out like a defiant battle cry – it’s enough to make any mom wonder, “Will they ever learn to share?” While sharing may come naturally to some kiddos, for others, it’s a…
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How to Show Love To Your Husband the Way He Craves
In a wild ride called motherhood, a relationship between you and your husband can take a backseat. Do you want to learn how to show love to your husband and stir those embers? Most of the time, it doesn’t require grand gestures or expensive surprises. It’s about understanding his unique needs, speaking his love language, and weaving little threads of affection into the everyday tapestry of your lives. Think handwritten…
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Cluster Pumping Guide: All You Need to Know to Unlock Abundant Milk Flow
Worried about your milk supply hitting a dip when you return to work or simply seeking to boost those precious drops for your little one? Cluster pumping, often mistaken for power pumping (but they are not the same things!), might be the answer. This comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know about cluster pumping, from its benefits and how-to’s to potential risks and answers to common…
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Signs Your Milk Supply Is Dropping (Real And False) And How to Restore It
It is difficult to find a breastfeeding mom who has never asked herself this wrenching question: is my milk enough for my baby? Indeed, what are the signs of insufficient milk production? The problem of a low milk supply is real, and some moms wish they had panicked earlier and hadn’t starved their little ones by standing their “breast is best” ground. The good news is that the actual low…
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8 Powerful Drinks to Help Milk Supply Naturally (#1, 4, and 6 Are Mom Favorites!)
Being a source of food for a cute tiny person can be overwhelming, especially if this source also tries to work and make a living. Whether you decide to return to work after maternity leave and need to build up a freezer stash or you think your inner milk plant needs a nudge, drinking more fluids can help you boost milk supply (since breast milk is water by 87%). So…
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How to Make Clothes Last Longer? Laundry Guide for Busy Moms (Spoiler: You Probably Overdo Your Laundry)
With little exception, clothes are not made to last today. The “fast fashion” concept teaches us to overspend on clothing we barely need, wear once, and toss. Having too much clothing in our wardrobes, we became less careful and… less knowledgeable about proper clothing care. Really worthy clothes still happen today, whether they are quality branded stuff or just something you wore for a special occasion. If you are at…
