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    Mother Nurture: 7 Essential Ways for Moms to Take Care of Themselves

    Being a mother to a tween and a teen is a lot different than being a mother to a baby and a toddler. The structure of my day, the routines, the demands, the expectations, the workload, and even my energy level are all very different. However, there are some things about motherhood that never change--namely, that moms still need to take care of themselves. It's gotten me thinking about dream scenarios and perfect worlds and how, if how I could go back and do it all again, I wish someone would have made me sign a Self-Care Contract. I've drafted my own Contract and included 7 things that I need to do to become a better me. Won't you join me? Take one thing from list right now and take the steps to do it, for you and for your family. - By Tracey Clark

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      Sometimes a well-needed shift of perspective can be as simple as going outside. We tend to coop ourselves up in the house with our kids, especially when they're babies, but fresh air and the wide open sky can get us to breathe deeper, feel more energized and remind us of how tiny we really are and how grand the world is. Perspective makes a big difference.
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      Change your scenery
      Sometimes a well-needed shift of perspective can be as simple as going outside. We tend to coop ourselves up in the house with our kids, especially when they're babies, but fresh air and the wide open sky can get us to breathe deeper, feel more energized and remind us of how tiny we really are and how grand the world is. Perspective makes a big difference.

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