Milky Chic Blog — Motherhood

We know that quarantining and shutting down our world is one of the best ways to stop the spread of the coronavirus or, more specifically, COVID-19. In theory, staying at home helps us avoid others so that the disease will just die out since it has nowhere to go, right? But, if you have active kids – as most of us do – you may be wondering how in the world will they get through this!?  Parents everywhere around the world are asking themselves this very question. Listen up – telling a kid they are going to be stuck at...

If you have found yourself struggling to get a grip on your new way of life, you should know that you are not alone. All around the world, life has been disrupted. Routines and schedules are suddenly changed – some drastically – and you may find yourself overwhelmed and off-kilter.  Stop for a moment and take a deep breath. This COVID-19 pandemic may be bringing us some drastic changes and emotionally-disturbing times, but it is not impossible to handle. You can find some balance amidst all the chaos.  Does any of this sound familiar?  Your office was shut down due...

It doesn’t matter how much you vow to not let it happen, creating a family puts stress on your relationship. Roles change, life gets incredibly busy, and by the time it is quiet and you can settle down, you are too exhausted to do anything but sleep. Keep this routine for long and you will find that you are like two strangers raising common kids.  Don’t let this Valentine’s Day pass you by without taking the time to do something about this situation. Rekindle the spark with your significant other and you will find that all areas of your life...

The idea of working from home captures the attention of moms everywhere. After all, it is the perfect opportunity to get paid and reap the benefits of being home with your kids, right?  Well, sure. But that doesn’t mean it comes without effort. Working from home in itself is challenging. Combine this with the need to fulfill mom duties and you’ve got yourself a unique – and sometimes trying – position.  Don’t worry, though. It is possible to do both successfully. In fact, you can conquer everything with these 5 tips.  Create a schedule. When working from home, the last...