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Love & Relationships

March 10

How To Tell Your Husband That You Need Some Alone Time

Tip #1: Open and honest communication is key.

Nowadays, it still seems as if many moms find it difficult to get the alone time they need, maybe because they suffer from mom guilt, struggle with their duties, or don’t know how to ask for it. But you need that, moms:
Wellness

December 24

Moms, You Need Alone Time Before The New Year Comes

Take time to recharge!

Once motherhood becomes you, you will find that you are never truly alone. Philosophically, it sounds wonderful and comforting, but when you realize how literal it actually is as a parent with kids in tow — to the point of having kids
Wellness

July 30

Self-Care Helps Moms and Kids Be Happier

Focusing on taking care of your self makes your kids happy!

Parenting is one of the most fulfilling things in the world. It is also exhausting, which is why we always encourage parents to indulge in self-care (dads included). After all, to take care of others, you must first take care of yourself. When you’re happy, it follows that
Wellness

August 31

Let This Be Your Daily Reminder When You Feel You're About to Lose It

Look at this as a prescription when that mental exhaustion creeps in.

There are a number of reasons why moms are always tired, but a lot of it stems from the fact that they’re doing a lot of “invisible work” — also called emotional labor — without knowing it. Whether a stay-at-home mom or
Wellness

August 10

ABCs of Mommy Self-Care: Pick a Letter and See What You Get

Me-time or self-care is like our need for clean air — it's not a luxury, it's a necessity.

Self-care isn't indulgence — it's necessary. And, here's the truth: it isn't just about going to the spa, spending a whole day shopping, or joining a yoga class. Self-care also consists of the small, seemingly insignificant but truly helpful and healthy things
News

July 9

We Love That Ciara Sotto Threw Herself Two Birthday Parties!

It was time well spent as Ciara celebrated with all her family and friends.

Moms, we should all take a page from actress-singer Ciara Sotto when it comes to me-time or self-care. The single mom threw herself two parties to celebrate her birthday last July 2.The pole fitness instructor, who dressed with a fascinator, picked a
Wellness

February 13

Parenting Drains Your Brain Power: Here's Your Self-Care Prescription

Parenting gives us so much love and joy, but it is exhausting

Kids always come first, right? So when contributing writer and dad Steve Calechman, who has a 6- and 3-year-old, was asked by his doctor what he did for fun, he answered with a laugh. His life was so overtaken by his children
Wellness

November 28

8 Simple Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for Your Child

Taking care of your mind and body is the only way you can fully care for your family.

First things first. Self-care isn't indulgence — it's necessary. When parents ignore the physical needs of their body and the emotional needs of their soul, it invariably leads to chronic stress, burnout, depression, says Dr. Monique Tello, a physician and contributing editor to
Wellness

June 21

8 Ways to Enjoy a Guilt-free Me-time

Learn to make the most of your alone time with these tips.

Let’s face it: we moms deserve a break once in a while. I remember the first few times I scheduled a “mommy-moment” to relax and unwind. I definitely felt good the first few hours only to find myself feeling anxious the rest
Baby

July 26

Baby Bliss: How to Help your Fussy Baby Learn Self-Soothing

Find out what makes baby fussy and help him learn self-soothing tips.

Imagine feeling overwhelmed at the thought of being in a room filled with strangers, or being in an unexpected and uncomfortable situation. Can you calm yourself down? Keeping the familiar waves of anxiety, fear, or social discomfort at bay may actually stem
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