Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Have you ever had to painfully watch the hours crawling slowly by at night after a long day? Perhaps you thought you could fall asleep as soon as you hit the bed because you were pretty worn out. But alas, dreamland just seemed so far away. That’s what you’ve probably battled for months now: insufficient sleep. Getting sufficient sleep of about 6-7 hours daily is essential for optimal health. So what can you do to ensure you get better sleep? 1. Stick to a sleeping schedule Our body system is like clockwork. If you…

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Balancing home and kids is unmanageable at times, and when it is that time of the month, it becomes a headache. Things are a lot easier when you don’t have kids around as you can take adequate rest along with a hot water bottle, and there is nobody to disturb. But motherhood is a different ball game, and dealing with period woes becomes challenging. But, the key here is to take care of menstrual pain and fatigue with some tried-and-tested measures. Here are a few tricks that can help you to manage things with…

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Life as a new mum is a whole roller coaster of an adventure. As a new mum, it is normal that you might struggle to acclimatize. Well, experience is always the best teacher but you can also pick up a thing or two from other mums and experts. Talking of some pointers, here are some pro tips to help you navigate your new life as a mum.  Get enough sleep There is that phrase that has been coined a lot, ‘sleep when the baby sleeps. This is the one piece of advice that cannot…

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Image credit  For working mothers, having a baby marks the beginning of a tough balancing act. There are days when you’ll get the impression that your body is being stretched in different directions. Oftentimes, giving birth paves the way for sleep-deprived nights, yet you’re still expected to hold it all together at home.  In your quest to strike a balance between work and motherhood, there are instances when you might be running on an empty stomach. This period is often a haven for guilt and feelings of exhaustion and stress. While the maternity leave…

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. There are few life-changing moments as transformative as having your first child. Even though the pregnancy, labor, and delivery are all over, you have the monumental task of learning how to be a parent ahead of you. When considering all the many demands a child has of you, it’s easy to be nervous, even a little petrified. But here are a few tips that are going to help you get through this exciting yet scary time. Source – Pixabay License Preparing the home for baby Before you welcome them home, it’s a good idea…