C sections happen to many of us. It’s a scary time to be faced with a major surgery when giving birth. I have had 2 c sections and want to share the real tips that help with c section recovery.

There isn’t any other surgery where you are expected to immediately take care of someone else and not yourself.

It was a big shock to my system to have a c section, barely be able to get out of bed and my first priority was trying to learn how to breastfeed, waking whenever my twins cried, and being more sleep deprived than I have ever been in my life while still needing my husband to help simply sit on the toilet.

What a crazy first week!

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Are time outs no longer working for you either? I need new consequences and luckily a big group of moms have shared their creative punishments for kids.

About age 5 my boys seemed to have no change in behavior when I sent them to time out. They would come out of timeout and the first thing they would do is the same behavior that got them in trouble in the first place.

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This is a sponsored post with Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark. All opinions are mine.

We all want to teach our kids to be self sufficient and independent. To do this we have to take the time to invest in our kids. Small moments of patiently teaching, coaching and correcting all add up to making great children. Unfortunately sometimes I find myself doing the exact opposite. I am impatient and just do it myself instead of taking a moment to teach my kids.

I specifically had the opportunity this week to teach my boys how to unload the dishwasher. I know this is a task that they can handle at 10 years old but I have just been doing it myself because it is faster and I know where everything belongs. I had to stop myself and give myself a talking to and realize that this isn’t helping them to become the type of man that I want them to be.

This made me realize that there are a bunch of things that as moms we have to get out of the normal routine of just making it through the day and take some time to make the small investments into our kids futures.

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This is a sponsored post with Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark. All opinions are mine.

We do everything to make sure our kids are safe and well taken care of in all circumstances. We hover as they take their first steps, make sure the whole family is in their seat belts and have well checks for everyone. Why is it that I do all of that to take care of my children but I don’t follow through when I think about life insurance? Why am I not making sure they are taken care of in the event something were to happen to me?

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You have heard it all before. Being a mom is a tough job. In fact, it’s one of the toughest jobs in the entire world. Mother’s helpers can be invaluable. It is important that as mothers, we cut ourselves some slack and sometimes ask for help. Especially when you are feeling overwhelmed by the balancing act you perform daily. Each mom out there would welcome a helping hand every now and then.

If you have considered a nanny but are concerned that it may be too much of a commitment to hire one, you may want to consider hiring a mother’s helper. A mother’s helper can give you a hand with errands, watching your children or even by performing some simple household tasks. The best part is that you get to decide what exactly you need help with.

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When your child naps, it’s a great opportunity to get some much-needed cleaning done, have a nap yourself or just relax on the couch. I love nap time and was always hesitant to ask when do kids stop napping because I never wanted it to happen! The truth is, nothing lasts forever. This is especially true for your child’s nap.

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If you have heard it once, you have heard it a thousand times. Bedtime routines are extremely important for everyone throughout all ages and stages of life. That rings true, especially for your children. Lack of sleep isn’t just an issue for busy adults, in fact kids of all ages can fall victim to sleep debt.

It affects both their behavior and development. The truth of the matter is, routines can help to instill healthy sleep habits. Plus, allows for your children to predict what comes next, and minimize the dreaded bedtime battles.

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