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We know the challenges of motherhood and the
desire to be around other people with the same
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isolated and/or lonely, and would like to meet other
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Go With The Flow-How To Survive The First Year Of
Motherhood
The First Year of Motherhood is a happy and joyous time filled with exciting
events you will always remember. It can also however, be a stressful time filled
with life altering events. Having a new baby inevitably changes your life. If you
don't learn to go with the flow you may very well start to question your sanity!
A person who is very organized and schedule oriented will often become
overwhelmed by the life changes that take place after the birth of their new
baby. Gone are the days of perfect routines and smoothly running schedules.
The first year of motherhood is instead replaced by random feedings and
diaper. This is when you suddenly have to stop, breathe and learn to go with
the flow. It is the time to realize that things will get done when they get done. If
your baby is a fussy sleeper through the night, and your starting to greatly
resemble the walking dead, stop, slow down and take a nap when your baby
takes a nap-even if its 2:00 in the afternoon.
Children will always require care, but during your first year of motherhood you
will devote almost all of your time to constantly caring for them. If you don't learn
to roll with the punches, you will surely loose your mind! Do not let yourself fret
over that stack of dishes in the sink because your baby is fussy and wants to
be held. Those dishes aren't going anywhere and will be there when you get to
them. The easiest way to go with the flow is to learn to maximize your time. Just
do a little bit here and there whenever you have the chance. Do not overwhelm
yourself with trying to get everything done at once. Break your chores into small
tasks. This will give you a sense of accomplishment each time you complete a
chore. You may not get all of the laundry done in one day, but if you get just one
load washed and dried, well then, you've accomplished something! If you can
learn to get just a little bit at a time done, while the baby is napping or playing,
you will be able to get more accomplished with a great deal less stress.
Learning how to go with the flow with your daily schedule can take some
adjusting but it can be done! Don't set a concrete schedule. Instead, make your
plans tentative. Obviously there are some things, such as doctor's
appointments, that must be kept on time. However, many of the other tasks you
perform can easily be switched around. Once you start to realize that life does
not have to run on a die-hard schedule, you will more easily be able to enjoy
your time with your baby and save yourself a great deal of stress.
The most important thing for new moms to remember is that the first year of
motherhood will only happen once. The experiences that you have in the first
year of motherhood will be memories that you will cherish forever. Learn to go
with the flow so you can remember your first year of motherhood with happy
memories and not as stress overload!
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You’ve prepared the nursery-now prepare yourself! The New Mother’s Survival
Guide will help you tackle the issues that every new mother faces
Motherhood
The First Year of Motherhood is a happy and joyous time filled with exciting
events you will always remember. It can also however, be a stressful time filled
with life altering events. Having a new baby inevitably changes your life. If you
don't learn to go with the flow you may very well start to question your sanity!
A person who is very organized and schedule oriented will often become
overwhelmed by the life changes that take place after the birth of their new
baby. Gone are the days of perfect routines and smoothly running schedules.
The first year of motherhood is instead replaced by random feedings and
diaper. This is when you suddenly have to stop, breathe and learn to go with
the flow. It is the time to realize that things will get done when they get done. If
your baby is a fussy sleeper through the night, and your starting to greatly
resemble the walking dead, stop, slow down and take a nap when your baby
takes a nap-even if its 2:00 in the afternoon.
Children will always require care, but during your first year of motherhood you
will devote almost all of your time to constantly caring for them. If you don't learn
to roll with the punches, you will surely loose your mind! Do not let yourself fret
over that stack of dishes in the sink because your baby is fussy and wants to
be held. Those dishes aren't going anywhere and will be there when you get to
them. The easiest way to go with the flow is to learn to maximize your time. Just
do a little bit here and there whenever you have the chance. Do not overwhelm
yourself with trying to get everything done at once. Break your chores into small
tasks. This will give you a sense of accomplishment each time you complete a
chore. You may not get all of the laundry done in one day, but if you get just one
load washed and dried, well then, you've accomplished something! If you can
learn to get just a little bit at a time done, while the baby is napping or playing,
you will be able to get more accomplished with a great deal less stress.
Learning how to go with the flow with your daily schedule can take some
adjusting but it can be done! Don't set a concrete schedule. Instead, make your
plans tentative. Obviously there are some things, such as doctor's
appointments, that must be kept on time. However, many of the other tasks you
perform can easily be switched around. Once you start to realize that life does
not have to run on a die-hard schedule, you will more easily be able to enjoy
your time with your baby and save yourself a great deal of stress.
The most important thing for new moms to remember is that the first year of
motherhood will only happen once. The experiences that you have in the first
year of motherhood will be memories that you will cherish forever. Learn to go
with the flow so you can remember your first year of motherhood with happy
memories and not as stress overload!
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About the Author
You’ve prepared the nursery-now prepare yourself! The New Mother’s Survival
Guide will help you tackle the issues that every new mother faces
This Week's Featured Articles
Separation Anxiety: How to Help Your Child
Many parents with young children have wondered if their child's anxiety and
distress on parting is normal or excessive. First time parents especially may
question whether professional help is needed. If your child's anxiety has been
a concern for you, read on to learn more about separation anxiety disorder
and how it differs from ordinary anxiety commonly seen in children.
Many babies begin to seem worried and distressed about separating from a
parent or caregiver around 7 or 8 months old. It may diminish for a time and
then reappear as the child becomes more mobile and begins to explore her
surroundings. At this stage the anxiety is developmentally normal and is not
considered a disorder. It is part of the process of developing trust and a sense
of being separate from others. This sort of anxiety will typically fade as the
child learns it is normal for others to go away and return.
Separation anxiety disorder is distinguished from ordinary developmental
anxiety by the following: extreme worry and fear when separated from parent
or home, persistent and unreasonable worry that something bad will happen to
him/herself or the parent, reluctance to go to ordinary outings or school
because of fear of separating, difficulty sleeping alone, repeated nightmares
about being separated, repeated physical complaints when separation is
anticipated. The symptoms must have lasted a minimum of 4 weeks, and must
be present to a level which significantly interferes with everyday functioning.
It is helpful to know how these symptoms may look in your child. Here are
some examples: The child may vigorously protest being left with a babysitter,
or refuse to play with peers and attend activities other children his age would
normally enjoy such as birthday parties, Scouts or slumber parties. He may
have many physical complaints on school mornings: tummy aches,
headaches, etc. He may often ask to go to the nurse's office at school and
may be sent home repeatedly, yet the physician finds no physical basis for the
distress. He may express concern for the parent's safety and well being at a
level that seems unusual for a child his age.
There are many things a parent can do to help a child build trust and decrease
anxiety. These include listening carefully and acknowledging the child's
feelings without contradicting or offering advice, honoring all commitments to
the child, particularly time commitments, and reminding the child of his /her
strengths. Always prepare your child for changes. Practice separating for brief
periods. Many children with separation anxiety have other anxiety disorders as
well, so practicing relaxation techniques such as slow, deep breathing and
visualizing will give your youngster coping tools. Do not hesitate to consult a
mental health professional if you are uncertain about whether your child is
improving. Treatment at an early stage can help prevent the development of
other anxiety disorders in later years.
Source: http://www.articlecircle.com/ - Free Articles Directory
About the Author
Susan Huebert, L.S.C.S.W., and Rhonda Hildreth, L.S.C.S.W. practice counseling in Wichita, KS. They specialize
in counseling children with play therapy. For more information see their website at
http://www.childtherapyspecialists.com.
Many parents with young children have wondered if their child's anxiety and
distress on parting is normal or excessive. First time parents especially may
question whether professional help is needed. If your child's anxiety has been
a concern for you, read on to learn more about separation anxiety disorder
and how it differs from ordinary anxiety commonly seen in children.
Many babies begin to seem worried and distressed about separating from a
parent or caregiver around 7 or 8 months old. It may diminish for a time and
then reappear as the child becomes more mobile and begins to explore her
surroundings. At this stage the anxiety is developmentally normal and is not
considered a disorder. It is part of the process of developing trust and a sense
of being separate from others. This sort of anxiety will typically fade as the
child learns it is normal for others to go away and return.
Separation anxiety disorder is distinguished from ordinary developmental
anxiety by the following: extreme worry and fear when separated from parent
or home, persistent and unreasonable worry that something bad will happen to
him/herself or the parent, reluctance to go to ordinary outings or school
because of fear of separating, difficulty sleeping alone, repeated nightmares
about being separated, repeated physical complaints when separation is
anticipated. The symptoms must have lasted a minimum of 4 weeks, and must
be present to a level which significantly interferes with everyday functioning.
It is helpful to know how these symptoms may look in your child. Here are
some examples: The child may vigorously protest being left with a babysitter,
or refuse to play with peers and attend activities other children his age would
normally enjoy such as birthday parties, Scouts or slumber parties. He may
have many physical complaints on school mornings: tummy aches,
headaches, etc. He may often ask to go to the nurse's office at school and
may be sent home repeatedly, yet the physician finds no physical basis for the
distress. He may express concern for the parent's safety and well being at a
level that seems unusual for a child his age.
There are many things a parent can do to help a child build trust and decrease
anxiety. These include listening carefully and acknowledging the child's
feelings without contradicting or offering advice, honoring all commitments to
the child, particularly time commitments, and reminding the child of his /her
strengths. Always prepare your child for changes. Practice separating for brief
periods. Many children with separation anxiety have other anxiety disorders as
well, so practicing relaxation techniques such as slow, deep breathing and
visualizing will give your youngster coping tools. Do not hesitate to consult a
mental health professional if you are uncertain about whether your child is
improving. Treatment at an early stage can help prevent the development of
other anxiety disorders in later years.
Source: http://www.articlecircle.com/ - Free Articles Directory
About the Author
Susan Huebert, L.S.C.S.W., and Rhonda Hildreth, L.S.C.S.W. practice counseling in Wichita, KS. They specialize
in counseling children with play therapy. For more information see their website at
http://www.childtherapyspecialists.com.