Working moms live on the edge as they try to balance endless to-do lists at home with deadlines at work. Childcare responsibilities increase their workload significantly. Self-care often takes a backseat until one realizes the toll of not paying enough attention. Overlooking your health and sanity can have dire implications on your relationships and workplace productivity. You can address the concern by getting proactive about your wellness needs. Fortunately, you can do it without struggling … [Read more...]
3 Tips For Mothers To Avoid Burnout
Whether you are a new mother or have several children in their teens and feel like a seasoned pro, motherhood is a very difficult and often thankless job. It can be stressful, sad, and exhausting. Of course, most mothers will say that they wouldn't trade it for anything and that their kids are the most important thing in their lives - but that doesn't mean they don't struggle. Burnout is a very real risk for busy mothers in this day and age, but luckily there are things you can do to help … [Read more...]
How to Foster Environmental Stewardship in Children
Our planet is in trouble. As the world's population grows and our demand for resources increases, we are hurting the environment more than before. But never fear, our heroic children are here! By teaching our children to be environmentally aware from a young age, we can help them grow into compassionate adults who value and respect our planet. Here are a few ways to instill environmental stewardship in children. Visit the Aquarium Your local aquarium is a great place to get your kids … [Read more...]
Things to Consider Before Buying a Used Car For Your Teens
Buying a car is a dream for many. If you are about to purchase a brand-new car, of course, you don't have to think much except for your budget. But if you are going to buy a used car for your adult children, you need to be very careful about certain things. If you are buying a Chrysler Sedan for your child, check the parts and look into Genuine mopar parts before buying. Mopar is the name used for all parts offered by the Chrysler Corporation. You must have several questions in your mind … [Read more...]
What Every New Parent Needs to Understand About Child Development
Becoming a parent is like transitioning into a career with essentially no training. One day, you are living your life almost as usual, and the next day, every moment of your life is devoted to this tiny, new being. To many parents, the transition feels natural and occurs with relative ease. To many others, the prospect of radically altering their lifestyle to ensure the health, happiness and success of a baby is absolutely paralyzing. If you fall into the latter category, you might benefit … [Read more...]
Top Fears That Come With Pregnancy
So you've just found out you're expecting. Congratulations! But with all the excitement can also come fear and anxiety about the pregnancy. It's natural to be concerned about the well-being of your baby and yourself in such a significant life change. So let's talk about typical fears about pregnancy and the reasons not to let them get the better of you. Miscarriage Among the biggest fears for many expecting moms is the fear of miscarriage. Unfortunately, as many as 15% of … [Read more...]
5 Helpful Parenting Tips for a Bilingual Household?
According to the latest Singapore Census of Population, the use of the English language as the predominant language at home increased across all ages and ethnic groups. If this upward trend continues, families from various ethnic groups may need to exert more effort to help their kids learn and speak their native languages as well. Otherwise, their children might use English exclusively as they grow older. Besides keeping children connected to their cultural roots if they choose to learn … [Read more...]
6 Most Important Life Lessons for PhD Moms
The life of PhD moms is similar to that of a roller coaster ride. It is full of ups and downs -a journey with challenges as well as rewards. PhD moms are role models to society. The life of a PhD mom leads you through different phases of life and lessons worth learning. 1. To Achieve Balance in Life Balancing various roles is the first thing that PhD moms learn with time while pursuing their studies with their role as a mother. One has to learn the art of balancing while juggling … [Read more...]
