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Handling Stress as a Stay-at-Home Mom: Practical Tips and Tricks

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Handling stress as a stay-at-home mom can often feel like trying to stay afloat in the middle of a turbulent sea. Even just deciding to be a stay-at-home mom is one that can not be taken lightly. The day you embraced the role of a full-time mother, it may have seemed as though you had stepped into a different universe. A universe filled with a whirlwind of unfamiliar emotions, sweeping over you continue reading >>

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How to Invite Kids For Playdates: Winning at Parenting

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Well, well, well, you've reached the parenting Olympics and your chosen event is "how to invite kids for playdates." Let me just say, it's a sport that requires flexibility, finesse, and a pinch of diplomacy. We know making friends is essential for child development. We're not just talking about sending a text or email, oh no, my friends. This is a whole different ballgame! In this arena, continue reading >>

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Why Punishment Doesn’t Work For Children: Unveiling Better Alternatives

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Unfortunately, there are countless reasons why punishment doesn't work. Many parents believe that punishing their children is an effective way to correct misbehavior. However, research has shown that punishment may not be the best approach to teach children how to behave appropriately. In fact, there are several reasons why punishment can be counterproductive in molding your child's continue reading >>

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Why Do Moms Get So Angry? Understanding the Root Causes

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You're on a mission to uncover the secrets of ending those exasperating yelling episodes with your kids. The tears shed in bed last night were a testament to the frustration that lingers, and the haunting thought of never measuring up as a mom looms over you. But let me interrupt that self-doubt and tell you firmly, stop feeding yourself that lie. Yelling, oh, it's a sneaky little habit that slips continue reading >>

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Stay-At-Home-Mom Guilt Unveiled

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We've got to find a solution to stay-at-home mom guilt. While it's undoubtedly a labor of love, one cannot deny its ever-looming presence. It's that internal battlefield where the expectations of society, the pressures of self-comparison, and the constant questioning of one's choices collide. How can we, as mothers, escape this unyielding guilt that seems to cling to us like a stubborn shadow? Is continue reading >>

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