Are you ready to embrace a "Lazy Mom" summer? Create easy, delightful moments for your kids without running yourself ragged. From effortless popsicle recipes to engaging sensory play activities, these tips can help you savor a more relaxed season while keeping your kids entertained.
Keep it cool and sweet with simple popsicle recipes using chocolate milk, almond milk, or hydrating coconut water mixed with frozen fruit. Water play can provide endless fun; whether outside with a water table or making indoor bath time exciting with magnesium flakes and a dash of SleepyIze essential oil. For sensory seekers, consider kinetic sand, real sand with various tools, or mess-free sensory art toys.
Additionally, versatile magnetic tile toys and surprise party favor sets can offer your kids hours of imaginative play. Sometimes, the best strategy is to let your children get bored and create their own play scenarios, allowing them space and time to develop their creativity. Let's make this summer the laziest—and best—one yet!
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If you love all things lavender, you're not alone! This versatile essential oil was my "gateway" into the world of oils, captivating me with its relaxing scent and multiple uses. From soothing skin irritations to calming minor burns, lavender has become my go-to, especially for the kids, making it an indispensable part of our daily routine.
Recent studies have highlighted even more amazing benefits of lavender. Research from the University of Miami shows that smelling lavender increases beta waves in the brain, leading to higher relaxation levels. Similarly, a study from Osaka Kyoiku University found that lavender not only reduces mental stress but also increases alertness, making it a win-win for both relaxation and focus.
Lavender’s benefits extend further, with studies indicating its potential to reduce pain by creating brain waves similar to being held by your mother. Whether it's through essential oil or hydrating Vitality Drops in lavender lemonade flavor, integrating more lavender into your life can be both soothing and revitalizing. How have you used lavender today?
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Experiencing birth trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical scars, but it also teaches resilience and strength. In recounting her two traumatic births, the author emphasizes the importance of being prepared, finding your voice and advocating for oneself. Her first birth ended in an emergency surgery, which left her with PTSD and postpartum anxiety due to the lack of mental preparation and consent during the rushed procedure.
Her second birth, although resulting in a stay in the ICU and her baby spending eight weeks in the NICU, felt more empowering because she was able to make conscious decisions and had support to help advocate for her needs. The journey of healing involved therapy, aromatherapy, and supportive communities, allowing her to transform her traumatic experiences into a source of strength and empathy for others facing similar challenges.
The author underscores that while birth trauma is extraordinarily challenging, finding purpose and healing is possible with time and support. She encourages others who have experienced birth trauma to seek help when ready and reassures them they are not broken or alone. Healing journeys are deeply personal and take time, but fostering a support system can make all the difference.
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In April 2016, I became a NICU and preemie mom. My first son had to be born early because I developed severe preeclampsia, which didn’t respond to any help, and so an induction happened at 32 weeks… Here’s some tips I’ve learned, after I became a mom of four preemies, through birth and also adoption!
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Last year I realized I wasn’t reading much for enjoyment anymore. Partly because I always had a personal development or parenting book sitting by my nightstand. Partly because I have impaired vision.
But it made me sad enough I talked with Sam, my husband, about it. He hasn’t had much time for reading lately either. So we decided the best step was to make some time!
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