Did you know that children ages 8-18 spend almost 6 to 9 hours a day in front of a screen using entertainment media? That means between 91 and 136 days a year spent in entertainment media! Such a long screen time can expose your children to harmful risks that every parent should be aware of … Continue reading Screen time: The 3 most harmful risks for children that every single parent should be aware of.
Say no to parental burnout: Use the magic powers of checklists!
Do you know that parental burnout can be more damaging than job burnout or depression? Researchers consider that it gives rise to suicidal and escape ideations more frequently than job burnout considering the fact that you cannot escape your parenting role like you can quit your job or take a sick leave. Say no to … Continue reading Say no to parental burnout: Use the magic powers of checklists!
How to Treat Yourself: A step by step guide.
Do you take time to treat yourself? Time to do things you love? Time for activities that will make you feel good? Time to spoil yourself? I have asked single parents like me these questions and was surprised to find that it never crossed their minds to have time on their own, to treat themselves. … Continue reading How to Treat Yourself: A step by step guide.
3 keys to build up your resilience.
“If you're going through hell, keep going.” ― Winston Churchill Have you ever felt like you were going through hell with no choice but to continue? Struggles, difficulties, changes, crisis…. the daily reality of single parenthood. For the sake of your children, to keep their well-being and give a sense of stability to your little … Continue reading 3 keys to build up your resilience.
Are you ready for 2021? 3 key things to do for a fruitful year.
Happy new year!!!!! 2020 is gone…. Welcome 2021… A new year with a lot of hope but also a lot of uncertainties. Uncertainties are frightening. Sometimes, it seems so easier to just act as if they do not exist and that everything will be fine. But for us, single parents, the well-being of our children … Continue reading Are you ready for 2021? 3 key things to do for a fruitful year.
4 reasons why you should use checklists to make the most of your time.
Have you ever felt that you do not have enough time in a day to do what you really like?Have you ever prayed to have more than 24 hours in a day to do everything you have to do? Being a parent is not only about educating our kids. It is also about spending quality … Continue reading 4 reasons why you should use checklists to make the most of your time.
Why your Well-being matters?
Parents behavior influence their children.When you are stressed, your children feel it ; if you are unhappy , it is likely this will affect them. Children are like sponges, they absorb all the information around them and it is critical to ensure their environment is conducive of wellbeing. Well-being is the state of being happy, … Continue reading Why your Well-being matters?