Lifestyles are often fast-paced in today’s world and are filled with technology, a competitive society, and even more tasks to do in a day, juggling home and work lives constantly. It’s no wonder that parenting starts to feel like a race against the clock these days. Parents are getting more and more stressed with social media influence impacting the way we think about parenting techniques, and communities being more judgmental than ever before. They are tackling the school schedules, extracurricular activities, social commitments, work life, chores and everyday tasks, and even the constant enticement to use digital devices. Most families are swept up in a whirlwind of motion and the rush to do things on time. This rush and never-ending to-do lists can easily make any parent lose the important factors of their children’s childhood. These are creativity, curiosity and connection.
This is why slow-parenting techniques exist to help parents focus on what their children need and step back from the rush. Slow parenting isn’t necessarily about stopping the daily tasks that create the everyday whirlwind because your child still needs to go to school, you still need to work or do daily tasks and chores, and you still need to attend all the social commitments. It isn’t about doing less or being lazy, but it’s about focusing on being present in the moment and giving your child the freedom to explore the world at their own pace.
What
Is Slow Parenting?
Slow parenting is
basically a parenting style to take a break from the never-ending
planning and sorting, and put them on the back burner. It encourages
a shift away from overscheduling and over-structuring your child’s
life. Instead, it invites you to give your kid the time to be bored,
to play freely, and to wonder without being directed. When adopting
this parenting style, you should step back from the pressure to meet
developmental milestones early or pack every hour with educational
value. Children are given the room to develop in their own time,
without being pushed from one activity to the next. When you do this,
you have the opportunity to truly see your child. You can uncover
what makes them laugh, what sparks their imagination, and how they
respond to the world.
The
Magic of Everyday Moments
Some of the most
meaningful memories are built in the simpler moments of life. You and
your family could be watching clouds, cooking together, building a
fort out of blankets, or taking a long walk with nowhere to be. These
quiet parts of the day help your child feel secure, loved, and seen.
It’s important to remember that what brings your kid joy goes
beyond the big outings or expensive toys. Instead, it’s these
shared, undistracted moments that make them happy and build strong
family bonds. Slow parenting encourages you to create and make the
most out of these opportunities by being mindful of how you spend
your time and what your child truly needs from you. Most of the time,
it only takes your attention and patience to make them feel loved and
content.
Letting
Go of Perfection
Slow parenting can be very
liberating because it encourages you to let go of the mounting
pressure to be perfect. You shouldn’t compare yourself to other
parents or be heavily influenced by carefully curated social media
snippets of a parent’s life. You shouldn’t even listen to the
outside noise of others' opinions. These aspects don’t matter, and
slow parenting shows you this. All that matters is what you do to
provide your child the best life possible and to make them happy.
After all, social media is only tiny moments of a family's life,
showcasing only the best moments and not showing the bad times. They
can also be fake and unrealistic, while the outside noise is only how
other parents look after their children, which may work for them, but
not for your child.
If you’re taking on slow parenting, you need to take these distractions out of your life and embrace the messy, the mundane, and the imperfect. You need to realize that there’s no single right way to raise a child. When you begin to stop comparing yourself to others, you start to focus on what works for your own family. This helps you create a healthier and happier environment for both you and your child.
Embrace Boredom
Boredom can hit your child at any moment, and that’s okay. Sometimes, you can easily panic when your child says their bored and start thinking of things to do to prevent the feeling of boredom. However, with slow parenting, you don’t have to always find the solution to boredom. You can just embrace the boredom for a little while and encourage your child to independently keep themselves occupied, such as independent play or reading. This steers them away from always needing your guidance, building their independence to grow their creativity skills.
Bringing
Back Imagination and Wonder
Because
technology is relied on more and more, such as using tablets and
accessing instant entertainment, your child won’t always get the
chance to feel bored or even put the screens down and embrace their
imagination. Slow parenting provides your child with the space to be
imaginative, to come up with their own games, and to find magic in
the ordinary. Whether it's crafting fairy houses from twigs or
writing their own bedtime stories, they will flourish when they’re
given permission to explore their creative world. It unleashes their
imagination and brings plenty of joy without staring at a screen
constantly. Sometimes, even small gestures can add to that wonder and
bring magic alive. Things like telling fairytales that are utterly
magical or bringing to life the wonder of the nature that surrounds
them allow them to feel a little bit of magic and excite them. You
could order
a letter from Santa to bring joy to Christmas (and any other time
of year), letting your child receive a surprise in the mail and know
that Santa is real.
Setting
a New Family Rhythm
Embracing slow parenting
doesn't require a complete overhaul of your life. It simply asks you
to pause more often, to say “yes” to unstructured time, and to
reconsider what truly adds value to your family dynamic. This might
mean choosing a quiet Sunday at home instead of signing up for
another club or deciding that screen-free evenings are worth the
challenge. Over time, these small shifts begin to shape a family
culture that focuses on presence rather than performance. Your
children will likely remember the times you sat with them and really
listened far more than any structured activity or event.
Head Outdoors
The outdoors and nature are a huge part of slow parenting because they provide your child with time to explore the world around them and gain new perspectives on life. Time can slow down when enjoying the outdoors, letting you take a breather from hectic daily life. Taking a leisurely stroll in the woodland to spot local wildlife or enjoying the waves splash over your feet at the beach helps your child to learn about the world and how nature works, as well as gives everyone a break. The outdoors can be a playground for kids, and they can easily find things they’re curious about and interested in.
Slow parenting doesn’t demand perfection, nor does it require stepping away from modern life. It simply invites you to move through family life with more intention and less rush. By doing so, you open the door to deeper relationships, calmer days, and a home filled with moments that matter.
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Data shows that around 1 in 5 adults experience mental health disorders in the US every year. Mental illness has become more prevalent. Despite a shift towards being more open about mental health, many of us still think solely of our bodies when setting health goals. In this guide, we’ll outline some simple steps you can follow to take better care of your mental well-being.
Get enough sleep
It sounds straightforward, but studies show that over a third of US adults don’t get enough sleep. Making sure your body gets the rest it needs is one of the most crucial pillars of good mental and physical health. Experts recommend around 7 hours of sleep per night for over 18s. If you have difficulty sleeping, or you don’t get enough sleep, it’s wise to implement self-help techniques. Examples include establishing an evening routine, setting a consistent bedtime, taking time to relax before going to bed, and avoiding stressors. One of the most common problems now is going to bed with a phone and reading emails, checking messages and scrolling. Keep tech out of your bedroom. It’s also beneficial to ensure your bedroom is a tranquil, calming environment. Opt for soft lighting and soothing colors and add coziness with soft furnishings.
Tackle mild stress
Mild stress can develop into more serious and complex issues. It’s beneficial to tackle mild stress to prevent more severe symptoms. Using self-help methods, you can prevent stress and learn to manage minor symptoms effectively. Examples include doing regular exercise, using CBD edibles, meditating, taking time out from work, taking up hobbies, and devoting more time to activities you enjoy and people you love. If you’re trying CBD to ease stress or anxiety or help you sleep for the first time, seek advice from your doctor. It’s important to find the right products and follow dosage instructions.
Embrace outdoor activities
Outdoor activities check several boxes when it comes to boosting mental health. Being outside and doing physical activity energize you and lift your mood, while nature has a calming, grounding effect. Try to spend as much time as possible in parks, nature reserves, national parks, beaches, forests and fields. There are many hobbies you can embrace, from hiking, mountain biking, surfing and cycling to open-water swimming, fishing, climbing, kayaking and sailing.
Seek professional advice
Understanding when to seek medical advice is key to optimum mental health. Many of us wouldn't think twice about going to the doctor if we had recurrent headaches or debilitating back pain, but we treat mental health symptoms differently. If you feel low, you’re stressed all the time, you can’t switch off, you feel restless or agitated, or you’ve lost interest in things that normally excite or motivate you, reach out. Talk to friends or family members, see a therapist or schedule a visit to your doctor.
We tend to think of our bodies when we talk about health. Mental well-being is as important as physical health. We can all be proactive in taking care of our minds and bodies. Simple steps, such as making sure you get enough sleep, tackling mild stress, embracing outdoor activities, and seeking advice, can help you take better care of your mental health.
If you’re someone who loves gadgets, you’ll know how important it is to always be able to afford the latest ones. After all, you want items in your life that are going to give you the best experience.
But how can you be one of those who always seem to have the latest device?
That’s the topic of this post.
Here’s our advice:
Budget Wisely
You’ll want to start by budgeting wisely. If there’s something you want (like a new gadget) you’ll need to cut down on spending elsewhere. It’s simple math.
Start by looking at your spending and identifying patterns that might be getting in the way. For example, you might skip take-out food.
Sell Or Trade Old Devices
You’ll also want to see if you can sell or trade in your old devices. Many people use this technique to reduce the annual cost of upgrading to a new device.
For example, you can sell iPhone handsets for quite a lot of money these days, even if they are several years old. Then, you can use that extra cash to put it toward another phone.
Shops do something similar, except they call it a trade-in. You give them your old phone, and they’ll give you a discount on the new one, making it more affordable overall.
Buy Strategically
Another tactic people use to afford the latest devices is to wait for sales. Pro shoppers look for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or even Valentine’s Day deals to get money off.
These sales are usually quite generous, but they are also predictable. That means that you can get money off when the opportunity strikes (the only downside is that you might have to wait a few months).
Along these lines, you can also get into the habit of buying “last-gen.” It’s less exciting, but you will usually get 95% of the features at, say, 60% of the price.
Finally, you could opt for refurbished options. Examples of these are available all over the place, even with new devices. Sometimes, people will buy a smart gadget and then later decide that they can’t afford it or they don’t want it. When this happens, these devices often wind up in stores for knock-off prices that are significantly lower than where they were bought.
Earn Extra Cash
Of course, there is always the old-fashioned method of just going out and earning some extra cash. For example, you could take on a side hustle, like becoming an Uber driver or offering freelance services.
You could also use cash-back apps if that’s an option for you. Often, you’ll find that you’ve built up quite a supply of free money if you shop often with your cards or you’ve built up points at a retailer.
Go On A Finance Plan
Of course, many people who always seem to have the latest gadgets are on finance plans. These allow them to spread the cost over the year and avoid spikes in their expenses.
Finance plans are usually quite good for gadgets because they come with other perks, like free minutes or insurance. However, the interest rates can also be high, so you’ll need to be careful.
Where possible, seek 0% finance plans. These don’t require you to pay any money back to the lender other than what you borrow, with the rest financed by the retailer usually.
Installment plans can also be quite cheap if you’re willing to go back one generation. Yes, it’s not quite the same as owning the very latest handset, but it’s a start.
Don’t Buy On Impulse
Another way people can afford to buy the latest gadgets is to reduce the temptation to buy anything on impulse. They don’t allow themselves to get hyped up by things that aren’t directly related to what they want long-term.
For example, these people won’t usually impulse purchase anything. They will avoid splurging on expensive vacations or going to the mall because they know they need the extra money to fund their device fascination. They also avoid TikTok and YouTube videos showcasing the latest products, reducing their desire further, instead focusing on simpler things, like reading or going for walks.
Many people who are clever with their money also sleep on it. They give themselves a few hours before buying to ensure they’re not simply purchasing something because of a personal craving. They take the time to ensure that they actually want it.
So there you have it: some of the ways to always afford the latest gadgets. Which of these methods will you try?
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