Being a mother in 2024 is no small feat. We live in the United States, which is one of nine countries worldwide with no paid family leave (noceilings.org/maternal-leave). The cost of everything is going up. If we work to help support our families we practically need to enroll in childcare before we even know we are pregnant due to a shortage of childcare and lengthy waitlists everywhere. If we can find childcare we struggle with constantly increasing prices. Many mothers understandably question whether working is even a sound financial decision with all this pressure.
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Self Care Activities for the Winter
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As we get into December with the days being shorter and colder, many begin to dread the impending winter. Here in Michigan winter is not a small feat with the cold and snow hanging on for months and anticipation of extreme weather. Winter can feel isolating, especially for new parents.
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October can be a hectic time of year with Halloween, school functions for those with children in school, and trying to enjoy the last bits of decent weather before Michigan’s winter hits. However another important thing about October is that it’s domestic violence awareness month.
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