In this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, I am talking to Valeria from Do a Shot of Yoga all about sustainable self-care and yoga. Valeria is a working mom of three and a stepmom to three more. She is a dog mom and a military wife. Busy schedules are nothing new to her that is why she understands the challenge to make time for yourself. Valeria is passionate about not just any self-care for moms, but sustainable self-care. Pin this for later! Whether you have one child, whether … [Read more...] about How to Get Started With Yoga for Sustainable Self-Care
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5 Emotional Needs of a Child and How to Cope with Big Emotions
Do you ever wonder about how to cope with big emotions with your little one? Or how to make sure that you are providing for your child's emotional needs? You're in the right place. I got Leigh to help me with on Real Happy Mom Podcast to learn how to cope with big emotions. But first, it starts with understanding the emotional needs of a child. About Leigh Leigh is a social worker in South Africa. She is also a wife to a yummy husband and mother to two little girls. Having worked as … [Read more...] about 5 Emotional Needs of a Child and How to Cope with Big Emotions
How To Get Your Picky Eater To Have The One Thing They Would Never Eat
It’s estimated that between 5 and 25 percent of children are selective eaters. But even more adventurous children often refuse to eat specific foods. Others gravitate toward a small number of the same foods, reducing the diversity (and therefore overall health) of their diet.Picky eating is especially common for young children and toddlers, but there are effective ways of enticing your child to eat something they don’t appear to be interested in. It is possible to provide healthy meals for kids … [Read more...] about How To Get Your Picky Eater To Have The One Thing They Would Never Eat
How to Have the Best Birth Experience Versus Birth Plan
In this episode of the podcast, I am talking to Jamie from Birthing Confidence. Jamie is a Lamaze certified Lamaze educator and a birth Doula. And been working with expecting and new families for over four years. This episode is to help you change the way that you think about birth plans. Instead of preparing a birth plan, Jamie will show you why it is best to prepare a birth experience. Pin this for later! The most common concerns amongst expecting mothers Being pregnant comes with many … [Read more...] about How to Have the Best Birth Experience Versus Birth Plan
6 Easy Tips That Make Mom Life Easier and Simple
I have noticed one thing. Life is a lot like swimming. If you have good technique, you can glide along easily and effortlessly. If you go about it the wrong way, you end up thrashing around and attract the sharks. Don't get me wrong, challenges and tough times will happen. But mom life can be quite easier, with the right approach. Give these suggestions an honest try and you’ll enjoy some positive changes in your life Focus on what’s important. A common error that almost … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Tips That Make Mom Life Easier and Simple