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.
Rediscovering Confidence: Exploring New Interests and Celebrating Your Journey Through Motherhood
Motherhood is a transformative journey, both physically and emotionally. As your body and life undergo significant changes, it can sometimes feel like you’re losing touch with your former self. Many new mums find themselves struggling with self-esteem and identity after childbirth, but it’s important to remember that this phase is a time of growth and exploration, not loss. Rediscovering confidence and embracing the possibilities of who you can become through motherhood is essential for your overall well-being.
Navigating the Wilderness: Finding Yourself When Lost in Motherhood
Motherhood is often described as a journey, a beautiful adventure filled with love, growth, and endless joy – But what about those moments when it feels like you’ve lost your way in the midst of this journey? When the demands of parenting overshadow your sense of self, leaving you feeling adrift in a sea of nappies, tantrums, sleepless nights and later, a taxi service? Being lost in motherhood is a common experience, yet it’s one that often goes unspoken. In this article, I will explore the complexities of this journey, and offer some guidance on how to navigate through the wilderness of motherhood to find your way back to yourself.
Things To Do When Your Children Have Gone To Bed
I remember when I had my first baby, because she wasn’t the best sleeper, the first nights when she did sleep were the hardest, it was like I forgot how to be a human, paralysed by the fact that I actually had a bit of time to do something else. Thinking of what to do when you are not looking after the baby is for some reason such a challenge (aside from sleep yourself that is), so what are some of the best things to do?
Juggling Motherhood and Moving Home
Moving can be a stressful venture for anyone, but as a mum, this process is more convoluted. There are numerous tasks to juggle, from managing your household’s needs to ensuring everything is ready for the move.
Navigating the Roller-Coaster of Motherhood: Embracing the Highs and Lows
Welcome to the thrilling ride of motherhood—a roller-coaster journey filled with exhilarating highs and challenging lows. Strap in as we explore the dynamic landscape of raising tiny humans, where each twist and turn presents a new adventure. This is a ride like no other, a journey that unfolds with moments of pure joy, resilience, and the occasional loop-de-loop of chaos.
Egg Freezing 101: Preserving Your Fertility for the Future
In recent years, discussions about reproductive health and family planning have expanded to embrace innovative options such as egg freezing. As women and couples seek greater flexibility in their personal and professional lives, the process of preserving one’s fertility for the future has become increasingly popular.
The benefits of strong maternal attachment
A strong maternal attachment, also known as maternal bonding, is an important aspect of the parent-child relationship. It is the emotional bond that forms between a mother and her child and plays a vital role in a child’s development. In this blog post, I will explore the benefits of strong maternal attachment and why it is crucial for a child’s well-being.