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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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      Don't deprive yourself of the things you love. In fact, being a mom makes it that much more important to value yourself and value the things you love. If it's chocolate chip ice cream, have a bowl. Even if no one else likes blue cheese crumbles on their salad, you can take your own stash to the table and sprinkle at will! You're the only one who knows what you really need, you owe it to yourself to give it to you.
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      Indulge
      Don't deprive yourself of the things you love. In fact, being a mom makes it that much more important to value yourself and value the things you love. If it's chocolate chip ice cream, have a bowl. Even if no one else likes blue cheese crumbles on their salad, you can take your own stash to the table and sprinkle at will! You're the only one who knows what you really need, you owe it to yourself to give it to you.

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