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Stay-at-home mom refers to a wife who chooses to stay at home with the kids while the husbands take care of the financial needs of the family. Some of the stays-at-home moms chose to halt their careers to take care of their kids. A stay-at-home mom (SAHM) takes pride in the affairs of her children and everything involving her home. Just like any other job, being a stay-at-home mother has its fair share of shortcomings. Loss of identity From the time they are born, and/or the time you decide to be a SAHM, your life will revolve around raising your child. Your social life and working life will longer be something you get to looking forward to. Motherhood will take…

Choosing a name for your baby boy is a tough decision to make during your pregnancy journey. You are always on the look out for the cutest, coolest and unique name for your baby boy. There are so many factors to consider when picking a cute boy name from modern names, trending names to popular names. Some parents consider using their family name that has always stayed for generation or coming up with one. 1. Kai Kai is a Hawaiian name, meaning ‘sea’. It is also a Chinese name, meaning ‘Victory’. It is a powerful name for your little one. 1. Amir This is an Arabic and Hebrew name, meaning ‘Prince’, ‘King’ or ‘Treetop’. Amir also has some origins in…

Warming up before physical activity is highly overlooked I’d say. Some moms just go straight to the exercise of the day without preparing the body for that day’s workout. Are you one of these moms? Whether you are getting into a yoga session, Pilates, aerobics dance, cross-fit workout, strength, endurance training, playing some squash or tennis at the sports club, it’s important to make a warm-up part of your exercise routine. Today I’ll share with you reasons why warming up should be an essential part of your workout. ‘PRE-GAME’ Warm-up is like a pregame on a heavy night, wink wink. This is where you prepare the heart, lungs, and muscles for strenuous activity. A good warm-up lasts for 5 to…

Food to children is how they get to connect with culture and learn more about their environment. Balancing between broadening their experiences and widening their preferences can be tricky. Even for you, new foods are approached with a level of curiosity and caution. While at it, here are some meals reviewed in taste that you and your family can enjoy trying out and ticking off your bucket list. Starter When bringing in these bite size foods, ensure you serve a small amount as you prepare everyone else for the main meal and dessert thereafter. Having an extremely filling starter can be limiting to your new food experience. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEEY32VDxB9/?igshid=1qcjk8clb28kj Main meal For this choice, you’ll most likely prefer it for being…

The outbreak of Covid-19 brought about a lot of confusion with all the facts and health recommendations being issued. It is therefore understandable if your kids are having a hard time understanding it. Already, kids struggle with maintaining personal hygiene as they often forget to wash their hands and avoid touching their face. It is important to take time to help them understand what Corona Virus is and the recommended prevention measures that they can practice to protect themselves and your family in general. The following are some tips on how you can talk to your children about Corona virus: Be truthful. Ensure that the information to give them is true and age appropriate. Ensuring that what they think about…

Having twins might seem daunting for any mother as it raises more questions. Will I have enough milk for both babies? How do I hold two squirming babies while feeding?This and many more will hover around your head till you figure a way of doing it firsthand. There is no specific way to nurse twins as every baby is different. However, there are some tips that can help better the experience for both you and babies.Start breastfeeding very soon after the birth.Initiate breastfeeding within the hour and allow the twins (either one or both) to suckle at your breasts whenever they show signs of hunger. During the first few days and weeks, babies send signals to your milk supply and…

Traveling with kids for the first time, second or the nth time will always be a challenging and adventurous experience. Travel packing is another daunting task that waits to be done when the travel date is fast approaching. Here is a list of things to carry when traveling with kids to make your journey less stressful.DiapersDiapers are one of the essential things to pack when traveling with toddlers from age 3 and below. Diapers come in handy when the baby messes unexpectedly. Pack them in your hand luggage for easy reach.MedicineMedicines are of the most important item and yet non-negotiable item to carry with you when traveling with your kids. In any case, your child falls sick while traveling, there…

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