Amy Schumer Talks Being A Working Mom, And Now We’re All Talking, Too
Bella Breakdown Nothing changes you quite like the birth of a child. Your heart opens up and just about everything else about you and your life changes as well. You definitely sleep less but the benefits definitely outweigh the hard moments. One of the biggest changes that people face with the birth of a child is the effects on their career. For some, it’s hard to go back to work and leave their newborn baby at home or under the care of someone else. For others, it is just stressful to go back to work and balance the home...
Family Drama? Here’s How To Survive The Holidays
Bella Breakdown The holiday season can be one of the happiest times of the year. Decorations are up, your favorite holiday movies are on TV 24/7 and there’s lots of time to spend with family and friends. Most of us don’t have an absolutely perfect relationship with our families, which can create a great deal of stress around this time of year. Whether it’s political debates, disagreements about what you’re doing with your life, or just a spat over the cranberry sauce, tensions can run high. With a few tips and tricks though, you can keep your calm enjoy...
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Potty Training
Potty Training Made (Somewhat) Easy! Did you know that you can pay someone to potty train your child? Yes, you read correctly – for a large fee, (some people even charge up to $1000), someone will come to your house and teach your child how to pee and poop in the potty. Toilet training is something of a rite of passage for our toddlers, and common sense tells you that they will figure it out eventually. However, it is a topic that is very stressful to many busy parents. So, if you are one of those people who are...
How to Raise Well-Mannered Children
Methods for Mastering Manners When I was a young teacher, I was greeting students one morning when the brother of one of my students came up to me. He shook my hand firmly and introduced himself while looking me in the eye. I could have fallen over I was so shocked because he was only eight years old! We all know many adults who do not know how to introduce themselves this eloquently. From that moment, I vowed that, when I had my own children, I would make sure they were this well-behaved. Well, it turns out that it...
Mommy Wars: Why They Exist & Why Nobody Really Wins
The Truth About Mommy Wars Some people think it’s funny to joke about stay at home moms – they sit around watching soap operas and eating bonbons all day. The opposite commentary is about the working mom who doesn’t know what her kids’ favorite foods are because they are raised by nannies. This nasty talk has been called “Mommy Wars” by the media. I understand how both sides feel about this negativity. I have been both an exclusively stay-at-home mom, as well as a “working” mom. While most of us agree that being a mom is one of the hardest jobs in the...
