By Selin Tamer, Co-Founder & CEO of Cubtale Becoming a parent for the first time felt like stepping into another universe, one where every decision felt monumental and the glow of joyful anticipation was quickly replaced with a spinning carousel of questions: Is my baby sleeping enough? Am I feeding my baby right? What if The post How Technology Can Help Reduce Anxiety and Decision Fatigue in Early Parenthood appeared first on The Parents Magazine.

If you work gig to gig, freelance, work on short contracts, or move between jobs, retirement can feel like a distant dream. Pay comes in unevenly, while bills still arrive on time, and that kind of mismatch shapes almost every money decision you make.  For people who have struggled to get a loan because of The post A Guide To Saving for Retirement As A Gig Worker appeared first on The Parents Magazine.

Sainthood Versus Fixer: Which one are you? We have all heard the airline safety rule: ‘Put on your own oxygen mask before helping others.’ But in a marriage, especially with a toddler and a high-pressure job, that rule feels selfish. When you see your partner drowning, whether it’s Postpartum Depression, anxiety, or just sheer ‘Mom The post How to Support Your Partner’s Mental Health (Without Burning Yourself Out)? appeared first on The Parents Magazine.

Problem (Health/Rage) → Physiological Fix (Diet/Sleep) → Mental Fix (Mindfulness). Disclaimer: If you are expecting some element of spirituality in this article, then I must respectfully ask you to leave. The article is not about that at all. It is rather more about defragging your mental hard drive, pressing the reset button, and restarting your The post Meditation For Skeptics: How It Helped My Patience with a Toddler- What Works & What Doesn’t? appeared first on The Parents Magazine.

Dad Guilt 101- The biological need to protect/provide (which requires working) and the emotional need to nurture (which requires presence). We talk a lot about ‘Mom Guilt’ in our house.  My wife worries if she’s spending enough time teaching our daughter, if the meals are organic enough, or if she’s balancing her own career well. The post Dad Guilt vs. Mom Guilt: My Battle With The ‘Provider’s Paradox’ appeared first on The Parents Magazine.