Get into the holiday spirit with a delightful and meaningful activity for you and your little ones. Transform your children's drawings into personalized wrapping paper for your gifts. Not only is this a cost-effective option that saves trees, but it also has a multitude of benefits for your child. Engaging in coloring and cutting activities helps refine fine motor skills and encourages artistic expression. Plus, crafting together strengthens family bonds and instills a sense of generosity and pride in your child. The resulting wrapping paper becomes a cherished keepsake, a tangible memory of holiday creativity. Join the fun and share your heartwarming moments and extraordinary creations with us using #ChristmasMagic and #FamilyTraditions.
While enjoying the enchantment of the season, don't forget to prepare your little ones for their educational journey. Download our "Ready for Kindergarten Checklist" for expert tips and guidance, ensuring a season filled with love, creativity, and the pure joy of giving. Let's spread the joy of festive creativity together! 🌟
Getting your child ready for kindergarten is a crucial step in their educational journey, and as a parent, your involvement plays a significant role in their success. Research shows that children with actively involved parents are more prepared for kindergarten, and there are several key areas where you can make a difference. By engaging in regular conversations, reading, and singing with your child, you can help develop their language skills. Participating in imaginative and educational play boosts their cognitive development, while meaningful conversations and consistent routines provide stability and enhance their social and emotional growth. Joining a community of like-minded parents can also provide valuable resources and support as you navigate this journey together.
Read more...Motherhood can bring about changes that affect your self-esteem and body image. Learn to embrace your beauty and boost your confidence with our empowering tips. Focus on your strengths, practice self-compassion, and stop comparing yourself to others. Surround yourself with positivity, prioritize self-care, and celebrate your body's accomplishments. Remember, you are beautiful and unique, and it's time to celebrate the amazing person you are.
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Motherhood can be both rewarding and challenging, but it's easy to lose sight of your own needs when your focus is on your family. If you're a mom who's struggling with self-confidence, remember that you're not alone. Rediscover your inner strength and embrace your incredible worth with our empowering tips. From acknowledging your achievements and surrounding yourself with positive influences to setting realistic expectations and practicing self-care, these simple yet powerful steps can help you reclaim your self-assurance and shine brightly as the amazing individual you truly are.
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As a mom, you want the best for your children. You work hard to provide for them, nurture them, and make sure they are happy and healthy. But in the midst of all this, you may find yourself struggling with a sense of guilt - guilty for taking time for yourself, guilty for saying no to your kids, guilty for not being the perfect mom.
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The effects of negative self-talk can be serious and far-reaching. It can lead to low self-esteem and self-doubt. It can also lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and even physical ailments such as headaches and stomachaches.
Fortunately, there are things we can do to turn around those negative thoughts!
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Moms have such an important role in our lives, yet they are often overlooked when it comes to mental health.
Depression is a mental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, and moms are no exception- me included.
Are you a mom who feels like you’re running on empty?
You’re not alone.
Being a mom is an incredibly rewarding job, but it can also be exhausting.
In this blog, we’ll be taking a look at the various ways to combat exhaustion as a mom, so you can find the energy to keep going.
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That little feeling has come back into my life lately.
That feeling where your heart feels a little squeezed. Your head feels a little foggy. When your mind starts racing…
When I get like this, I know that I have entered an anxious state- I am stressed and I am worried about something- my family, finances, health, work…
When I started running, it wasn't just for me. I wanted to set an example for my son of a mom, and woman who prioritizes her health. I wanted to show him that it is important for everyone in the family to have time for themselves to exercise. (Not just sitting on the sidelines watching him practice and play).
Have you ever walked into Starbucks and thought, I wish I could have a pastry? That muffin looks so good, I want one- or how about that cake pop? I have felt it too! But instead, you order your coffee and you go on your merry way because as someone who eats gluten-free, there aren't any options for you.
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I have been gluten-free for 11 years.
It was something that wasn't super hard for me to do (although I STILL miss a good pizza cust!), because I have a son with food allergies, so I was used to reading labels on everything and continuously researching. This just added another food to our household that we would start to eliminate. I started to feel better almost immediately after going gluten-free- so it was worth the extra work- and saying goodbye to that chewy pizza crust!
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I’ve got some knowledge to drop about something a lot of us go through but don't often talk about- mood swings! It's something that can be a challenge to deal with, but I'm going to share with you what has worked for me and how you can start getting your life back on track. Remember it is completely normal, there’s nothing wrong with you, and you’re not alone! Here are 3 things to start doing....
I'm going to be sharing about something that a lot of women experience as we go through menopause - that dreaded weight gain, typically around your middle. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just because we're eating too much or not working out enough. There are actually a few specific foods that could be causing the problem. So if you're struggling to lose those last few stubborn pounds, here are five likely culprits to investigate.
As moms, it’s easy to feel so much guilt, especially when you’re working and managing all the things. So let me give you five tips today to help you relieve some of that stress and pressure that you're feeling. In fact, I’m so passionate about this that I wrote a book called Letting Go of Perfection. When I did that, the weight of the world just dropped off of my shoulders. Because I just did my best. And some days it's not even my best. I just do what I can.
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A few years ago, I was working full time, sick and stressed because I had so much going on in life with my mom being sick, my son being bullied at school, and I couldn’t be there for the people I loved most, let alone have any fun or time for myself. I loved teaching but I was burned out from the stress of making ends meet and not having the freedom to spend my time how I wanted. If you can relate, you came to the right place because I’m sharing my action plan with you to transition from a full time job to stay-at-home do-what-you-love life.
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We live in a society where if a kid makes a mistake, someone is there to fix it- we don’t want kids to feel disappointment or failure. But, what if, those moments are meant to teach our kids?
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But since there was no magic wand or full-time maid in my life, I had to figure out ways to find more time, and honestly, some peace. I have always found that when I am organized, and my space is organized, I am less stressed.
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I really dislike this phrase, “FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT”.
To me, it means that we should go through life pretending to be happy and fulfilled, hiding how we are really feeling.
When you have faith, you have hope, when you have hope you have love, when you have love, you have everything.
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