While so much of motherhood is about giving, not every mother receives the same care in return. Many mothers still have someone to mother them, offering comfort, reassurance, and encouragement. Others must navigate the challenges of raising children without that safety net. Whether through loss, distance, or broken relationships, some mothers face the journey without the guidance and support they once knew or never had.
As a mum, you take on numerous responsibilities to ensure everyone in your family is taken care of. But while nurturing others may take precedence, don’t overlook the need to stay mentally sharp yourself. Aging gracefully doesn’t mean accepting mental decline. On the contrary, do activities that keep your mind agile and vibrant. In this blog, I’ll look at strategies and lifestyle changes that can help unlock mental fitness, empowering you as an aging mum with wisdom, wit, and a sharp mind.
Most of the mums this Mother’s Day will be exhausted. Having just finished, or at least approaching the end of another long period of home-schooling, characterised by a bigger juggle than normal.
When entering the world of parenthood, your world changes completely. Some, parents choose to become stay-at-home parents, some try to work from home and stay with their children and others head back into the world of work.
Each ‘option’ comes with its highs and lows, positives and negatives.
Is it me or is the postnatal check a bit of a joke?
Maybe in other parts of the UK this is a thorough check of mother and baby by a caring professional…rather than a colossal waste of time, but that has never been my experience.
Are you the primary carer of your children? Do you find it hard to trust other people with their care? You aren’t alone. A survey from Withings reveals that over half of all new mums don’t trust anyone but themselves to look after their baby. 55% of mums polled said they don’t trust their mum, […]