Why Parenting Isn’t Something You Can Do Without Help

 Parenting seems to be one of those things people talk about like you’re just meant to manage it, and you’re meant to know exactly what you’re doing, stay calm, keep everyone fed, get through the day, and somehow not feel overwhelmed by any of it. And if you’re finding it hard, it might even start to feel like you’re doing something wrong. 

The truth is, you’re not, and on top of that, everyone finds parenting hard, they just don’t tend to admit it. That’s why parenting isn’t something you can do without help, so keep reading to find out more. 

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It Was Never Meant To Be A Solo Job 

 If you think about it, children were always raised with other people around, like friends, family, neighbours, and the wider community. In other words, there was usually someone else to step in, even if it was just for an hour, or just to have a chat, and so on. 

 Now, a lot of parents are going it all without so much support, so it’s no wonder it all feels a lot more difficult and stressful. 

Help Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Coping 

 A lot of parents actually feel guilty about needing help because they think it shows they’re not good parents or they’re not coping the same as everyone else seems to be, so they don’t ask for any help, and everything just gets harder and harder and less and less enjoyable. 

 As we’ve said, needing help is totally normal, especially when you consider that parenting is full-on and constant, and there aren’t really any days off. And some days are just hard, even if you love your kids more than anything. So the fact is, getting support doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it means you’re doing the right thing for you and your family. 

Support Can Be Small

 Help doesn’t always have to be something big, and it could be something as small as just having someone watch your baby while you take a shower, or having a text conversation with a friend. It could also be talking to a professional if things feel too much - it’s basically whatever you need. 

 When families are dealing with bigger challenges, like addiction or mental health challenges, support from experienced people like Chief Medical Officer and quintple-board-certified Dr. Ash Bhatt can be part of what helps things feel like you can do them again and that they’re manageable. 

You Don’t Have To Carry Everything 

 Are you carrying more stress, jobs, and everything than you want to admit? Or that you can admit? It’s hard, and that’s okay. There’s so much practical stuff, emotional issues, and constant worrying, and it all adds up until you’re completely struggling underneath it all. 

 But if you reach out for help, some of those burdens will be taken off you, making everything else easier, so it’s definitely something you should do when you’re feeling crushed. 

Final Thoughts 

 Parenting isn’t meant to be done alone, even if it sometimes feels like it is, and in the end, the strongest parents are the ones who ask for help and accept it. 

Favorite Snacks: NuGo Organic Bars #giveaway

 Looking for a delicious, healthy gluten-free snack that is also dairy-free and soy-free? Look no further, as I have the perfect snack option for you.

 My favorite healthy gluten-free snack that I always have on hand has got to be NuGo bars. I discovered NuGo bars several years ago at Expo West when they gave me a sample of their chocolate vegan protein powder.

I gave the protein powder sample to my teenager, as he was looking for a plant-based protein for his peanut butter smoothies. This boy is picky, and he did not like the allergy-friendly protein powder that I was using at the time. He said that this simple ingredient, protein powder, was not sweet enough for him.

 My son tried the NuGo vegan protein powder and really liked the taste. So, I went to the NuGo website to buy him more, and that is when I discovered that NuGo had an ambassador program. I joined their program, and they sent me their variety box of NuGo Dark Chocolate Protein Bars.

Delicious Plant-Based Nutrition

NuGo Nutrition believes that the freshest, healthiest ingredients are also the best tasting. Twenty years ago, they set out to develop the first nutrition bars with “decadent taste, wholesome nutrition, and quality ingredients.” They are committed to keeping GMOs, artificial hormones, stomach-upsetting maltitol, and artificial sweeteners out of NuGo products.

You will love that all of NuGo Nutrition's products are gluten-free. Some are even dairy-free and soy-free. These protein bars are loaded with protein and nutrition.

 Inside the variety box of NuGo Dark Chocolate Protein Bars, there was a selection of their most popular flavors. My teen son was happy to try all the different flavors. From a dark chocolate mint protein bar that tasted like a thin mint cookie to a dark chocolate pretzel protein bar to a brownie flavor, my son enjoyed these healthy bars for breakfast out the door.

 After sampling all the different flavors of NuGo Bars, my son decided that the gluten-free dark chocolate pretzel protein bar was his favorite and asked me to buy more. While I was on the NuGo website, I checked out the other bar flavors, and I saw that they had a selection of organic bars. 

 The organic NuGo bars contained no soy protein. That was a plus for me, as I am allergic to soy protein. So I ordered a box of the NuGo organic NuGo bars. After seeing how much my son loved NuGo bars, I was excited to taste these protein bars.

 About NuGo Organic® Bars 

NuGo Organic Bars are made with USDA Organic-certified ingredients. They contain no synthetic pesticides, hormones, or antibiotics. There are no artificial ingredients or sweeteners – just pure plant-based nutrition made the way nature intended. They are certified vegan and gluten-free, contain 10g of protein, and are coated in real Dark Chocolate.

NuGo Organic Bars come in three flavors. Double Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate Cherry with Pomegranate, and Dark Chocolate Almond.

 If I had to choose a favorite flavor of the NuGo Organic bars, it would be the Double Dark Chocolate. The Double Dark Chocolate flavor has a yummy, rich salted chocolate flavor. I love packing these bars in my purse for on-the-go snacks. They are also perfect for breakfast when I am staying at a hotel. They go so great with a cup of coffee. 

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Protecting Your Health Needs To Be A Primary Concern From Now On

 Protecting your health needs to be something that we are all more concerned with. There are too many people who are allowing their own health, and the health of their families, to decline because they can’t be bothered to do anything about it. Well, the time has come for all of this to change, and change starts when the mindset changes.

You need to dedicate yourself to protecting your health and the health of your family from now on. When you’ve done this, you’re ready to start looking at the changes you need to make, which is what we’re here for. Down below, we’re going to be looking at some of the elements that you should be thinking about, so keep reading if you’d like to find out more.

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Eating A Balanced Diet

 The first thing that you’re going to need to think about is eating a balanced diet. We understand that for some people this can be tough, especially if you’ve not been really focusing on this over the last few years, but it’s got to be done. Your body needs certain things to be able to function at maximum capacity, and if you’re not getting them, you’re not going to feel your best. 

 Eating a balanced diet means including all of the food groups, ensuring that you’re getting all of the vitamins and nutrients that you need from food, and not overeating when it comes to sugars, unhealthy fats, and so much more.

Getting Help When Needed

 

 The next thing that we’re going to be talking about is getting help when needed. There are going to be times when you need help with your health, but you decide to put it off instead for multiple reasons. Sometimes it will be because you’re worried you’re going to bother someone, or because you feel as though you’re not sick enough to be seen by a specialist, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

 If you think that you need help, you need to get help in the right place. For example, if you have issues with your teeth, see a dentist. If you have issues with your bones, or if someone in your family has been injured and you think it’s a bone issue, see if there is an orthopedic walk-in clinic near you.

Looking Into Different Products 

 The last thing that we’re going to look at is the fact that there are different products that you can use and take for your health, so it’s worth looking into some of them. For example, if you’re not getting everything that you need from food, then you should be looking at taking vitamins to account for this deficiency. 

 There are other products depending on your overall health goals, so make sure you’re considering them when searching.

 Hopefully, you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the different things that you should be doing to protect your health better from now on, for the sake of both you and your loved ones.