Does the thought of sticking to a rigid baby sleep schedule feel more stressful than helpful? When it comes to baby sleep schedules, parents often fall into one of two camps. They either feel like they have to be rigid or totally flying by the seats of their pants. But here’s the good news: There is a middle ground. And perfection is not required to rock this. If you've never heard of the 80/20 Rule, it could be your new best friend when it comes to creating a flexible baby sleep schedule. As a mom of four, the 80/20 Rule gives me permission to be imperfect. The 80/20 Rule is…
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This post is about balancing the mental load of motherhood against losing our identity. Motherhood is a journey akin to a tempestuous sea, with its ebbs and flows of sleepless nights, tiny hands that leave imprints on our hearts, and laughter that dances like sunlight on water. Yet, amidst this beautiful chaos, we may find ourselves adrift, like a ship in search of its lost compass. I came at motherhood with purpose and with every fiber of my being. Like other life-altering circumstances, some of which were way beyond my control, there was little deliberating and a lot of accepted challenges. My first job after college was teaching in an…
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This post is about the 5 pillars of self-care for busy moms. Read here to learn how to start taking care of yourself today so you can be at your best for your family.
