This pandemic has caused many of us to alter and make adjustments to our lives. Due to COVID-19, social distancing and being quarantined has been extremely important to minimize the risk of spreading the virus. It is especially crucial for those women who are expecting to stay safe. Because of this lifestyle adjustment, I decided [...]
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The Pressures of Breastfeeding
A few months ago, while in Barnes and Noble, I overheard two women discussing breastfeeding. Both women had babies with them, no more than three months old. One woman stated to the other she would soon stop breastfeeding, switching her baby to formula. Her friend candidly expressed she didn't think this was ideal. The woman [...]
Self-care Isn’t Always Beautiful
One of the biggest misconceptions centered around self-care is that it means taking the time to do something fun, relaxing and joyous. That is not always the case. Self-care is also about taking the time to break away and deal with the hard issues of life. As mothers, we know that the needs of our [...]
The Importance of the Single Mother’s Self-care
Mothers work around the clock, 24/7 to ensure her children have all their needs and wants met. When that mother is a single mother, at times it seems she has to work twice as hard to give her children the best care. Mothers frequently become so absorbed in their children that they forget about themselves. [...]