The Curious Mom

Healthy Recipes and Memories with Lily's Peanut Butter

Jul 25, 2018

We all know the Lily's Peanut Butter because it became part of our childhood,our baons in school when we are still in grade school and up to now that I already have my own family, the taste of Lily's Peanut Butter is still even yummier and what's more exciting is that they also have new variants for us to taste.
This premium peanut butter is one of the pioneers in the premium food manufacturing industry and it was being produced since 1950.

Our family loves Lily's Peanut Butter as this is one of the must-haves in our breakfast is also in our meriendas. For our family, Lily's Peanut Butter is more than a comfort food but it's something that is part of our daily lives, years from now I can say Lily's is part of our family's memories.

How to deal with depression and anxiety as a parent of twins

Jul 24, 2018

Becoming a parent is perhaps the most beautiful thing that could happen to someone. However, though someone who doesn’t have a child thinks it’s all sunshine and rainbows, the truth is that it comes with its fair share of troubles. Just ask the parents who have bought their bundle of joy home and are sleep deprived, hungry, and lethargic by how it feels, and they will recant their experience. However, the dilemmas of parents that have

singleton kids don’t even come close to the anxiety and depression that’s felt by those that have twins.

Since the 1980s, the rate of twin births has increased by approximately 76% and 700% for triplet births. One of the main reasons why multiple births are happening more often is because of the use of fertility treatments. Unfortunately, though both physicians and doctors try and do a lot for the physical health of the mother and children, almost no support is provided for their mental health.

As per a research published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, parents of multiples (twins and triplets), reported higher levels of depression and anxiety. Another study conducted a systematic review of English language which assessed mental health outcomes for parents of multiples and found that the 27 studies published between 1989 to 2014 showed parents of multiples do face adverse psychological health conditions.

Even though a lot more research is needed to remedy the situation, it is imperative that as a caretaker of twins, you learn to deal with the depression and anxiety you might face. Remember that though PPD (post-partum depression) is a stage you’ll need to overcome, there are a couple of steps you can follow to ensure you enjoy your twins and aren’t stressed out by the workload and sleepless nights.

A Happy Family: 8 Fun Activities You Can Do Together with Your Kids

The long, lazy days of summer may be a distant memory for you, but for your kids, these days will build some of their longest lasting memories. So, it only makes sense that you would want to give them the best possible experiences they can!

We understand that, as parents, a lot of planning goes into creating the perfect summer for your kids. While they may be coasting along on popsicles, sunburns, and days at the lake, you’re working hard at making sure that you don’t have to hear the constant refrain of: “I’m bored” as the dog days of summer set in.

We know you don’t want your kids to spend those few, short months in front of a TV, but that doesn’t make it any easier to choose what activities you can do with them that will keep them (and you) entertained and occupied.

Why Going Solar Is Good for Your Budget

Besides the obvious and crucial ecological value, moving to renewable energy sources can also have quite a positive effect on your budget. Besides contributing to saving the planet, it can also help you save some money.

So even if you are not passionate about environmental issues, you can take the idea of introducing solar energy into your home into consideration. Having in mind electricity prices which can arise at any time, having a fixed, and a very low, mind you, solar energy price, can help you save a lot of money in the long run.

You might be wondering how so let us start with the basics; Action Solar experts explain why this is the right time to go solar.

It Requires No Investments

Maybe you didn’t know this, but you can move to solar energy with zero investments, by simply renting all the necessary equipment from a certified company. The company remains the owner of the panel on your house, but you get to use it.

Of course, you have other options as well if you prefer, but it is always good to have a choice. It is up to you whether you will buy your own solar panels and hire someone to install them, or whether you will lease the panels. In this minimum investment case, you just need to pay for the guaranteed low, which is a fixed rate for the solar power produced by the system in the next 20 years covered by your agreement.

Dementia: Helping Little Ones Understand

Jul 21, 2018

Dementia is something that we may all be affected by at some point in our life. Whether we develop the condition or someone we know does it has become an undeniable and common part of society. Celebrities who were diagnosed include Robin Williams and Terry Pratchett while numerous films have been made reflecting the horrors of the condition. But how do you explain dementia to children?

Unfortunately, the people who are most likely to develop dementia are the elderly. You might have a parent, aunt or uncle in their seventies or eighties. These are the people most at risk of developing the condition, and it is a difficult thing to describe to a child. Ultimately, dementia will involve someone losing a part of themselves and slowly becoming somewhat unrecognisable to those around them.

How you explain the condition will, of course, depend on the age of your child. Older children will be able to understand the complex condition far more easily compared to little ones. However, this won’t make it any easier for them when they need to come to terms with it.