Being a parent is never how they show it in those artsy lifestyle magazines, or even what you see on those Pinterest accounts that you follow. Somehow, you can never make spaghetti fun or colourful or even have the time to make elaborate castles with playdoh. The guilty feeling, of not being as fun and…

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When you’re pregnant, your body goes through a lot of changes. I cannot count how many times I have said/written that sentence. But, honestly, a truer sentence has never been written. Your body is working double time now! Not only to protect you but also your unborn baby! These changes, of course, have outward symptoms….

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After a hectic day of running behind my kids, completing innumerable chores (or well, trying to), preparing meals, running to different play groups, church activities and various other errands, I generally don’t have any energy left in me. Seriously, I just want to curl up and go to sleep! However, my family has a tradition….

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If you’re a new parent, you are probably bombarded with innumerable advice from your relatives, friends and even shop assistants about what you will need. These holy grails or raising a baby usually turn out to be some expensive product that you probably used…once. Every parent has a different experience, after all, each baby is…

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Supermom, you’ve probably heard that term before. Google defines it as “an exemplary or exceptional mother, especially one who successfully manages a home and brings up children while also having a full-time job”. Sounds tough, right? Well, it definitely is. Trying to juggle everything at once while trying to be the supermom you think your…

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When you’re packing a hospital bag, you aren’t just packing for yourself; you’re packing for the baby and your birth partner as well. Hence, it can be a little stressful. Here are a list of things that will help you pack and make it a hassle-free experience! Make sure you carry a bag which is…

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Dining out is a great way to relax. You don’t have to worry about chopping any vegetables, preparing any meal, or cleaning up after yourself. It is an excellent way to treat yourself to a nice, relaxing and hassle free meal where some else has to do the dishes. Well, if you don’t have a…

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When you bring home your newborn baby, their need becomes the top-most priority in your life. Not only do you need to be alert at all times, but also drop everything the moment you hear your baby’s wailing. And, why wouldn’t you? This little one is completely dependent on you. Taking care of a baby…

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During pregnancy, your body changes and works really hard to keep your and your baby safe and healthy. Just because your baby is here doesn’t mean your body will stop changing, absolutely not. There are more changes to come (and that you need to keep a track of, to make sure you have a clean…

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As parents, we want to do the best for our kids. We don’t want to see them sad or upset, we want them to still be kids and not grow up too fast. But, we can’t stop time, and we definitely can’t stop our kids from growing up. While we may be required to undertake…

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