Dealing with all the responsibilities you normally have, plus whatever the festive season adds, is tough. Even more so if you are a single mama. Here are my tips for helping you deal with burnout, a looming companion that you need to keep at bay.
A quick and simple idea to help you keep Christmas minimal, so that you can focus on the real reason for celebrating. The 4 gift rule – 4 presents of value instead of a mountain of nonsense.
Creativity. A word that encapsulates so much. In context, it refers to idea generation, problem solving, innovation, creation, free-thinking, and risk-taking. It does not necessarily mean rebellion, anarchy or discord. Creative people can be the boundary-pushers, the problem solvers, the leaders. But mostly they are the entertainers, the creators, the developers, the motivation speakers, the chefs. If you stimulate your imagination you can creatively find solutions to almost anything. It is a marvellous skill to have, and one that it seems all children are born with. So when do they lose it, and why do we allow it?
Being a PARENT can be overwhelming. Taking the responsibility of another tiny life on your shoulders can not NOT be overwhelming, right? Now try to do that as a solo parent – being the only one responsible for the day-to-day safety, security, happiness, and health of those tiny human beings. In that case, the word OVERWHELM doesn’t even start to describe how you feel.
In essence, it is a paired down closet that consists, in its entirety, of 30 to 50 pieces of clothing. The clothing items have been chosen to fit and pair with all of the other items, allowing you to create outfits from any top and bottom that you choose. Sounds awesome right? Right – it is. But I will also agree that the whole concept can seem a bit confining.
Ideas to structure your home to help your kids cope better
With winter here, it means we have now officially stepped into colds and flu season. Add to that the Covid-19 epidemic and you have more than enough things to worry about. Here are 5 natural ways to boost your child’s immunity
My winter capsule, with a printable ebook for step-by-step instructions to start your own capsule
Not “just another” idea to keep the kids busy during quarantine or lockdown
How have you been faring? Coping? Not coping? Kids coping? Obviously, they have questions, and their insecurities not only feeds off of ours but also feeds ours. Vicious circle. I have tried my best to stay grounded and level-headed and would love to share with you my best tips. Hopefully, this can help you navigate the last stretch of this stormy journey!