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Parenting Older Kids: Why I’m More Tired Now Than When They Were Babies

It sounds wild, doesn’t it? Especially if you remember those early baby days when you were constantly sleep deprived and it was all about survival. I used to think that was the most exhausted I would ever be. The kind of tired that lives in your bones and never fully leaves. And yet here I …

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How to Create a Custom Children’s Photobook: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

Creating a custom photobook is one of those things you think will take ages… But then you sit down, and suddenly you’re having the time of your life reliving every cute, chaotic, and questionable moment you’ve ever captured. Honestly, I have thousands of photos and videos on my phone. (What parent doesn’t, right?) I also …

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How I Became More Patient With My Children (Without Meditation Or Yoga)

You love your children – you really do. But sometimes, it takes every bit of willpower not to scream at the top of your lungs. Or run away. (Totally normal feelings, by the way.) Sometimes the pressure is just so intense that you do lose it — sometimes for a reason, sometimes just because you’ve …

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50 Magical Birthday Ideas for Kids on a Budget (No Stress, No Overspending)

ā€œI feel like the worst mum ever. My daughter’s birthday is next week, and I can’t afford a party or gifts. I’m tired, stressed, and barely keeping the lights on.ā€ If you’re feeling this way, it’s completely understandable. Being a parent today comes with a lot of pressure. You worry about money, compare yourself to …

You’re Not a Bad Mum — You’re Just a Mum (and Exhausted)

Do you ever feel like a bad mum? You know those moments when you’re standing in the kitchen, sleep derpived, holding a crying baby in one arm, staring at the mess around you…. and suddenly a thought creeps in: ā€œI can’t do this anymore.ā€ Then comes the punch: ā€œI’m not coping. I’m a horrible mum.ā€ …

I Stopped Taking Tons Of Photos of My Children – And Here’s What Happened

Are you taking tons of photos of your children? Let me tell you a little story. At the beginning of my motherhood journey, I wasn’t big on taking pictures of my newborn children. Not because I didn’t want memories, but because I was completely overwhelmed. My emotions were everywhere. Intrusive thoughts. Postnatal anxiety. I was …

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