Category: Motherhood
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Can a mother be too busy? (a christian perspective)
As a busy mother, I asked myself this question while listening to a Christian homeschooling and parenting podcast (Durenda Wilson) and it led me to ask myself, Am I too busy? It has become my catchall response to “How have you been” “Ah, busy, yeah, really busy” I say that because I feel like a…
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Social media and intentional motherhood
Social media is a time suck and a brain shrinker (literally) your scrolling so other mothers who you most likely follow in this stage of life can make a buck from a view of an acted reel, where they are sponsoring a waffle maker in the shape of a ghost for Halloween. Is watching that…
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How to avoid the terrible twos (and “phase” parenting in general)
When you google “terrible twos”, expert opinion tell us that the “terrible twos” are a natural phase of childhood, one to be dealt with by parents with grace, despite the painful and frustrating characteristics of this phase. when you scroll to the Reddit question on terrible twos, the parental opinion of this phase is interesting,…
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The media our kids consume affects how they behave.
the media we choose for our children should be selected with care, media can shape how we think and respond to others, and the power of what children see on their screens can either contradict or affirm the standard of behaviour you want in your home, so you need to be aware of the content…
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Your child’s heart reflects your values -child training 101
When we get busy, the humdrum of life can make us forget that what we chastise our children for, however we do it, shapes THEIR ideals, what is important to you now, in the little moments, becomes what shapes their values and hearts. if you have no idea what I am talking about then let…
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Smartphone detox tips for mums
In the digital age, everyone should be aware of the dangers of smartphone addiction, and the signs they need to look out for when our time spent on our devices, becomes overwhelming. As mums, we need to be aware of the signs of smartphone addiction and have the tools a detox when we feel the…
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How to create healthy screen time habits for families.
I have read my fair share of books on screen time and how it influences us, and while I learned a lot, one prevalent factor stuck out. We can control our screen habits, it just takes the will to do so. Johan Hari’s stolen focus, taught me a lot about how social media is created…
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5 ways to combat being a distracted mother
Being present ( not distracted )as a mother, can come easier some days, and feel impossible on others. Or You can just be struggling to be present all the time. You are easily distracted, you struggle to stay consistent and you struggle to finish tasks. this is not a healthy way to raise children. An…
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5 behaviours I don’t allow from my kids
Creating a home that is based around mutual affection and enjoyment, begins with a standard of behaviour, and these 5 behaviours, are ones that are not allowed to flourish in my home, with no excuses. I chose these because when raising kids, as they get a little older, it becomes harder to maintain the delicate…
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6 signs you’re a stressed mother.
I think we can all agree that at times, motherhood is stressful, but there is a difference between being stressed at times and chronic stress, knowing the signs of a chronically stressed mother is important as it affects your ability to be the mother you want to be to your children in the long term.…