Burnout, I think, is a result of unrealistic expectations we set for ourselves, constant self-criticism if we do not meet those expectations, feelings of not getting acknowledged for what we put into parenting and taking on too many responsibilities because of thinking it will make us better mothers. These negative thoughts leads to a mom being in a constant state of exhaustion physically, mentally and spiritually. It leads to a loss of enthusiasm, energy, idealism, perspective and purpose. We end up where there are too many demands and way too little resources.
My Toddler’s Thinking Skills
Try, try and try again – that is the motto of a toddler. During the toddler years, your child learns through trial and error. It helps the toddler that he can now recall things that happened hours or even days earlier. Children begin to understand cause and effect and anticipate consequences. If I drop the toy when I am sitting in a high chair, mommy will bend down and pick it up – again and again…
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Family Holidays
I have always struggled to find the right accommodation that is up to my meticulous standards. It has become even harder after we added two little ones to our household! Usually hotels, B&B’s, apartments are either designed for the parents or are overly kid friendly – in other words not adult inviting… I did find [...]
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The Battle of Fruit and Veg
If you are lucky enough to have a child that likes to eat fruit and vegetables, sit down and count your blessings, while I will quickly go green with envy. Most children start their dietary life of on fruit and veg, and then suddenly, like the onset of menopause, they develop an absolute aversion to [...]
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Dealing with a Sulky Child
I despise sulking. In my opinion it is the worst type of passive aggressive behavior that can be used by my kids. And they do use it. Often. Why? Because it works… Sulking or pouting is a silent temper tantrum. You can spot the lip from a thousand miles. I have reached the point where [...]
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Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
If you have more than one child, or is even just pregnant with a second child, you will know what sibling rivalry is. Sibling rivalry is the age old jealousy and fighting between brothers and sisters. In today’s age with reconstituted families – with half and stepbrothers or sisters – we can even notice more [...]
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Using Time Out to Discipline Your Child
Since Super Nanny and Nanny 911 been introduced into our households on television, most parents with young children started using time-out as a discipline strategy in their houses. Unfortunately most parents tend to give up after a while and things go back to the way it was before. I do believe that time-out is very [...]
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When Your Child Refuses to go to School
As many as one out of four children regularly refuses to go to school. For 2% of children school refusal becomes a routine problem. It is extremely frustrating to parents to have to deal with a upset child who does not want to go to school, in the midst of having to get everybody in [...]
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Please don’t go!
Separation anxiety is not only painful to your child, but also painful to the parent. Most parents will be able to recall some instance where their child was extremely clingy and tearful at the prospect of their mom or dad leaving them somewhere or with someone that suddenly became a baby monster. The reason why [...]
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