There’s a weeklong period by the end of the calendar year when you literally don’t know what day or date it is. I’ve recently found out what it’s called: Twixmas!
The big parties and celebrations for Christmas may be over, but the New Year isn’t in a few days yet. Looking for meaningful activities you can do with the great in-between? Relax: here’s a list of 7 things you and your family can do!
Admit it, moms. You’d give anything to have extra pair of hands at home during the busiest time of the year. Just think about it – placing the decorations, buying and giving gifts, shopping for ingredients, preparing for meals, and scheduling get togethers can be quite a handful that you know you’ll only be able to survive when you have a helper around.
However, my husband and I have been on the #NoYayaNoProblem train for a little while now, and honestly it is really taxing on both our ends. Truth be told, we only manage to do all tasks especially during the holidays when we intentionally plan out everything beforehand. Here are tips I find helpful that I hope you’ll be able to use this holiday season, too!
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As Christmas approaches, it’s inevitable that you recall what the season meant for you as a child and what it’s like for you now as an adult. If you’ve grown up with cherished memories of holiday get togethers and fun family traditions, then you probably had a reliable kinkeeper in the family who regularly organized and worked behind the scenes to put them all together.
Kinkeeping refers to the physical and mental labor required to maintain family connections and preserve traditions while also ensuring the well-being of relatives and close friends. While anyone can be the kinkeeper, social and cultural norms often assign these tasks to the women in the family. The role is often met with resistance and stress resulting in burnout, often because the role is expected than assigned.
Is it finally time you embrace your role? But first, here’s how you know for sure if you’re the family kinkeeper:
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Getting back in shape after childbirth is no easy feat. You need to extend consideration to yourself, establish your goals, and define your limitations. Doing something strenuous while navigating the complexities of motherhood is already a mass of change itself, and new responsibilities alone render you exhausted.
If you wish to exercise to be fit, feel free to bring your A-game, but always give yourself time to recover first. Rest is a true companion when it comes to healing, and so is help. Don’t hesitate to demand assistance from any of your support systems if you are experiencing pressure from expectations.
In this article, we tackled the general do’s of getting back in shape from certified nutrition coach Kristia Roco. Kristia has obtained certifications for prenatal and postnatal coaching, sports nutrition, functional nutrition, the science of metabolism, and more. She orchestrated the success of her clients, shepherding their road to transformation. Get your pro tips here!
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