Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Survival guide for road trip with six kids
Can you imagine taking six kids on a road trip? We recently took the kids on a road trip to Noosa, the happiest place on earth. We were dying for some warmth, so sunny Queensland seems like the perfect destination. From our house in Sydney, that means we have to drive approximately 14-hour drive straight (not…
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10 THINGS I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BREASTFEEDING
As soon as you mention the word “breastfeeding”, then suddenly everyone has some insights to offer. You often hear about how breastfeeding is beneficial for your baby, and it definitely is, but breastfeeding is surely no easy task that takes time and adjustments. Here are 10 things I wish I had known about breastfeeding before I…
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14 Signs that You’re Pregnant
Many early pregnancy symptoms can appear similar to your regular premenstrual discomforts. Could you be pregnant, but it’s a bit too early for a home pregnancy test? For me, I took a pregnancy test eight weeks AFTER my gynecologist had confirmed my first pregnancy. I guess I found it hard to believe that this was really happening. I…
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Pregnant again: What to expect the second time around
Discovering you are pregnant again is exciting. Although you’ve experienced it once already, you’re probably wondering how your second pregnancy will compare with your first, and second pregnancies can surely feel different. It isn’t that you’re not entirely over-joyed by the notion of being pregnant again, it’s just not a novelty like it was, and…
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Suffering from mom guilt? Here are some tips for you
Congratulations! You’ve survived pregnancy and birthed like a boss! You should be totally loving yourself and amazed at what you’ve achieved, but let’s be real, you probably aren’t.If you are or have been suffering from mom guilt, know that you are not alone. We all seem to get it from time to time. Moms have…
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9 tips to help you survive as a new mom
Life as a new mom will be full of surprises, and taking care of a newborn is never easy . If you breasts are swollen and you are always sleep deprived, you’re most likely homing a newborn. Although life with a tiny human is tough work, it really does get easier… However, whilst you’re waiting for these hollow-sounding words…
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8 Rookie “Mistakes” As A First-Time Parents
Raising an individual is tough work, and as first-time parents, you’re going to make some rookie mistakes along the way. It’s easy to blame yourself for the mistakes being made, but it happens, and that needs to be OK. It’s the good motive that counts! While no parenting is perfect, there’s some tips to minimize the fall-out of our own…
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Baby’s First Birthday Bash – Who’s it for?
Are you gearing up for your little one’s big birthday bash? Whether you are planning for a low key gathering with a few family members or a big bash with a huge crowd, it’s a special day not only for your baby, but for you as well! Although your baby is not likely to remember anything about his first birthday, it’s still…
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Benefits of the mama milk
Are you breastfeeding blissfully or are you enduring a toe-curling horror-of-pain that breastfeeding can bring? Probably somewhere in between? Nursing a baby is no easy task. Not all women can breastfeed, some choose not to and some simply just lack the milk supply. I didn’t breastfeed all of my children so there’s certainly no guilt fest coming…
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THREE SIMPLE EXERCISE TO HELP YOU STAY ACTIVE DURING PREGNANCY
Exercising while pregnant might sound like a tough idea, but you can prepare your body for the challenges of pregnancy, delivery, and being a mom by staying active and keeping yourself healthy. You might be wondering, but how active should I be? What are some suitable exercises to do during pregnancy? If you have not been active before, start slow and take…
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