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Baby Sleep Tips For Tired Parents

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One of the biggest concerns that new parents will have is the tiredness – exhaustion in some cases – that comes with a newborn. Babies have a notorious reputation for not sleeping well, or for waking multiple times during the night, and this can be a worry, especially if at least one of the parents is working and needs to be wide awake during the daytime. This, added to the fact that being over-tired can cause havoc with your emotions, making things seem much more difficult than they really are, and it’s plain to see why parents (even experienced once) are concerned about the sleeping patterns their baby will (or won’t) fall into.

Although at least some part of a baby’s ability to sleep and how quickly they sleep through the night will be down to their nature and how they function in general, there are some useful tips you can put into practice to give you the best chance of having your little one sleep for longer periods more quickly. These are not all guaranteed, and it may be a case of trial and error, but they are certainly worth considering if you want to get some more rest. Read on to find out more. 

Returning to Work as a New Mom

Returning to work as a mom can be hard. While it could provide you with the break from motherhood that you need, you may simultaneously have fears about being apart from your little one, as well as fears about readjusting to the working world. Below is a guide on how to handle the transition effectively.

Who will look after your little one?

It’s possible to juggle some jobs while looking after a baby, however in most cases this won’t be practical. This means finding a babysitter while you’re at work.

You may be able to rely on a partner, a family member or a close friend. This option will save you money and you won’t have to put your trust in strangers. However, this isn’t always possible.

Childminders and daycare facilities could be the best solution. Daycare will usually not be an option until your child is a toddler, however there are some nurseries that allow children as young as won. Do your research to find a childcare service that you trust and that’s within your budget.

Five.

Five. Incredible. 

This birthday feels more surreal than the others have. Maybe it’s because it’s 2020 and your year as a 4 year old was cut short thanks to a pandemic. We’ve all been stuck together for 7 months mostly indoors and peppered by some sense of normalcy: a play date at a friend’s, beach days, rides on the boat, car rides to quick photo adventures. Four was hard for you. It hurt you to not see friends, to not run around on a playground, to not go on family adventures. You laughed less, and cried so much more. Mommy did the same. 

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Own your retirement with a Reverse Mortgage

Have you ever thought about how you plan to spend your retirement? Broke and unhappy, right? Of course not! Just because your working life has come to an end, does not mean you should settle for an inferior lifestyle. No-one should have to suffer through a terrible retirement because they didn’t know of better options, and that is where this guide comes in – to help guide you to better decisions in retirement by equipping you with more knowledge than you had before.

Although there are many ways to get to a financial Plan B, the reverse mortgage is one of the safest and most predictable ways to navigate your retirement finances. Don’t think that you are about to step into just another loan – the reverse mortgage is VASTLY different! Here’s why.

Use your assets to your advantage

Always dreamt of redoing your house, going on that dream holiday, or just needing to wrap up some financial odds and ends? If you are 62 years of age or older, legally own your house and live in it permanently, the reverse home-loan could be exactly what you have needed. Likely, your house is probably your biggest asset, so why not use it to its full potential? Rather than taking out a regular loan, and putting yourself back into the mainstream debt spiral, a reverse home loan turns a percentage of your house’s value into cash, for you to use as you like, as long as you remain compliant with certain terms and conditions of the loan.

What to bear in mind

When you apply for a reverse home loan, your lender will take certain things into consideration, such as where your house is situated, what its general condition is, and whether you still owe money on your original home loan. The fact that you don’t have to repay anything immediately can be very convenient but do remember that you are still dealing with a loan at the end of the day, and that loans bring interest. If you reach the end of your loan term and find yourself unable to pay back what you owe, the house against which the loan was taken out will be sold to recover the costs. As with any loan, make sure that you really need one, and more importantly, that you will be able to cope with its demands before committing.

How does repayment work?

The long-term nature of a reverse home loan means that you need not pay back anything until the end of the term. If you choose to move from the bonded house, you will be liable to pay the balance of what you owe. Remember that the function of a reverse home loan is a backup in times of need. It should be treated with the same respect as any other loan, as you will still be liable for any amount owing to your lender, even though the terms are far more relaxed than those of a regular loan.

DERMA E: Vitamin C Skincare

I can list the few things that quarantine has given me the past few months. There are really only three: therapy, exercise and a skincare regime. I am one of those people that just never really had or cared for skincare products aside from a basic moisturizer and face wash. Approaching 40 definitely made me start thinking differently, especially during a time where I spent most of my days staring at my reflection on zoom calls without a lick of makeup on.

Aside from trying to drink more water (I live off of caffeinated beverages most days), I’ve infused Vitamin C skincare products into my daily regime, and I’ve seen a huge difference in my skin. Vitamin C is one of the most powerful nutrients in the world, and its antioxidant properties are essential for our well being and overall health. It can have the same transformative effects on the appearance of our skin, often making it look brighter, smoother and younger with the signs of good health. All things that I felt like my skin was lacking.

I was recently gifted with the Vitamin C Skincare collection from DERMA E, and have been LOVING its effects on my skin. I thought I would share what my daily skincare routine looks like and the products I’ve been using for those of you that may be in the market for something similar. I, by no means, am a skincare expert, but I do know that these products have improved the look and feel of my skin drastically.

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