Praises of a Wife and Mommy

We all want to take care of our families throughout every season of the year and that includes physical health, emotional health and of course, protecting their mental health. When the bright, warm days of summer end, autumn filters slowly through the air and eventually winter brings upon us her icy chill, winter depression sometimes takes hold of us and those we love.
Also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), winter depression may affect some of our family members who may have normal mental health throughout the year but who show signs of depression at a specific time of the year, namely winter.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)is a form of depression associated with seasonal changes. Usually, symptoms tend to appear during those months that have less sunshine and starts and ends at about the same times every year - from the fall and continues through until the end of winter. Symptoms usually involved lowered energy and depression. So What To Do? Light Therapy
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What it’s that time of year already? How does Fall come around so fast every year? It seems like summer passed in a matter of minutes. That said, are you ready for all the family gatherings, celebrations and milestones that autumn has in store for you? Even if you aren’t much of a planner, wouldn’t it be great to be ready for Fall this year? In fact, you could even get the whole family involved too. So be prepared to sort out your wardrobe, tackle those chores that you’ve been delaying and making time to check that you are in the best of health ready for those colder autumn days.
Wardrobe refresh Failing to sort out your closet is something that we are all guilty of, but why not make an exception this year. Your wardrobe could be harboring a whole range of outfits that you’ve forgotten about, or pairs of boots that will serve you well for when the weather takes a turn for the worst. Don’t feel that you must splurge on a new Fall wardrobe, when you can easily make do and mend with the cl…

Adopting a new kitten into your home is always an exciting journey. You look forward to feeding the kitten, providing proper veterinary care, and just rubbing the soft fur. Most people focus on getting the diet and vet care right and forget about litter box training. You may be lucky to adopt a kitten that is already trained to use the litter box. However, chances are that you will get one that needs training from scratch. The process may be challenging if your kitten is too young and if you have not trained one before. The challenge is greater when you adopt several cats at the same time. Here are some tips to make the process easier for you. 1. Start at the Right AgeYou may get frustrated with litter box training if you start at the wrong age. A kitten under 4 weeks is still too young for litter training. Wait until the kitten turns 4 weeks to get started. Attaining the age does not necessarily mean that the cat will learn fast, but it makes the process easier. It is also advisable t…

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Being a mom is a tough job. There’s always someone who needs you or a task to be accomplished. It takes real determination and stamina to make sure the household and your career continue to run smoothly. You’re busy, tired and probably don’t have a lot of extra time on your hands.
There’s no reason to worry. Take a look at what you’re working with and believe in yourself. You can do it with your perseverance and a few extra tools in your back pocket. All it takes is your willingness to step up to the plate and try. See simple things every mom needs to succeed.
Best Friend
Every mom needs a best friend who they can bounce ideas off or sneak away for a ladies’ night out with. Your girlfriend is someone who you can tell it all to, and suggest products that work to, like NeuEve. She understands without you even having to give an awkward explanation. Your best friend is the person who’s at your house the day your kids are sick because you need an extra hand. She gets you and doesn’t mind goin…