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		<title><![CDATA[For the Mamas: Could your personality affect your baby's gender?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		It turns out it actually can, according to science. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[ &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-306164&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-306164 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/gettyimages-686870082-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;There are numerous old wives&#039; tales on how you can predict your baby&#039;s gender. Perhaps one of the most dubious ones is that a&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/revealed-food-cravings-say-95485.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; salty food craving&#60;/a&#62; means you&#039;re having a boy, and&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/savoury-meets-sweet-best-savoury-desserts-singapore-thatll-drooling-304006.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; a sweet one&#60;/a&#62; a girl. However, these theories aren&#039;t founded in any science (no surprises there) and have - well - been proven to be wrong.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Interestingly, a series of studies has surfaced an unlikely factor that can influence the gender of your baby:&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/fragrance/say-it-like-you-spray-it-heres-what-your-favourite-fragrance-says-about-you-156248.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; your personality.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Yes, according to the study, women with &#039;more dominant&#039; personalities (therefore indicating a higher level of testosterone than average) are more likely to have boys, while women with a &#039;milder&#039; temperament were found to be more likely to have girls.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In fact, the study&#039;s lead researcher, reproductive scientist Dr. Valerie Grant, has an 80% accuracy track record when it comes to predicting the gender. Get this: even BEFORE they &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/trends-and-tips/style-tips/pregnant-celebrities-fashion-235892.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;got pregnant.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;How she does this? She would ask women to choose from 64 adjectives that best describe their personalities. If the women selected eight or more adjectives that were more dominant in nature, they were more likely to have sons, and the converse is true &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/celebrity-news/celebrity-mother-daughter-look-the-same-110272.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;for daughters&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So - science or simply pure coincidence? What are your thoughts on the study?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/gender-bender-10-celebrities-didnt-know-transgender-97877.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Gender Bender: 10 Transgender celebrities to know about&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/fifth-trimester-tips-successfully-adjusting-work-post-baby-287587.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;The &#8216;Fifth Trimester&#8217;: 9 Tips to successfully adjust back to work post-baby&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/8-food-cravings-tell-you-about-your-health-293695.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Body Talk: What your food cravings are actually telling you about your health&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/could-you-306170.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/could-you-306170.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Herbal Mama: 8 Caffeine-free teas perfect for pregnancy]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shelina Assomull]]></dc:creator>
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		Herbal teas pack some amazing benefits during your pregnancy - here are our recommended picks.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/02/herbal-teas-for-pregnancy-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/02/herbal-teas-for-pregnancy-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;   &#60;p&#62;Nothing beats curling up with a large cuppa, and when your pregnant, the need for comfort is even greater. However, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/singapore-cbd-coffee-264902.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;caffeinated beverages&#60;/a&#62; during pregnancy are an increasing controversy that expecting mothers ought to pay close attention to.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h3&#62; &#60;span&#62;Why is Caffeine Dangerous during Pregnancy?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h3&#62; &#60;p&#62;Caffeine crosses the placenta to your baby, so if you&#039;re taking take espresso, your baby certainly is too. This is a bad idea because coffee raises&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/arterial-high-blood-pressure-indicator-stress-80494.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;blood pressure and heart rate&#60;/a&#62; - which is not ideal for your developing baby.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/coffee-wifi-awesome-spots-get-work-done-singapore-296638.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;coffee&#60;/a&#62; is the obvious caffeine culprit, did you know that tea leaves actually contain more caffeine than coffee beans before they are brewed? If you&#039;re committing to cutting caffeine &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/dietary-supplements-avoid-pregnant-259441.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;during pregnancy,&#60;/a&#62; this means saying goodbye to coffee, black tea, green tea and white tea - all these teas come from the same caffeinated tea plant.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Fear not mamas, you are still due a warm cuppa - minus the caffeine. How?&#160;&#60;strong&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/alternative-medicine/herbal-tea-health-benefits-168808.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;A herbal tea!&#60;/a&#62;&#160;&#60;/strong&#62;Herbal teas are teas made from, flowers, seeds, berries, plant roots, and other leaves (excluding the tea leaf). Many of these have medicinal properties that are not only a good substitute but a good health supplement during pregnancy.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Check out the 8 most beneficial herbal teas to enjoy during and after pregnancy above!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shelina Assomull&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/bak-kut-teh-kl-263213.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Herbal Goodness: 8 Best places to get mouthwatering bak kut teh in Kuala Lumpur&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/thyme-medicine-use-85721.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Herbal Remedy: Can you use thyme as a medicinal cure?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/herbal-mama-8-non-caffeinated-teas-perfect-pregnancy-301981.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/herbal-mama-8-non-caffeinated-teas-perfect-pregnancy-301981.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA['Perfect Mom': Could Instagram affect postpartum depression among new mothers?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Instagram mommy influencers: are they inspirational or unrealistic? <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-290504&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-290504 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/12/gettyimages-689541127.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1140&#34; height=&#34;758&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;With their curated, picture-perfect feed of that effortless &#34;mommy glow&#34;, pictures of their seemingly&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/tips-manage-child-tantrums-220560.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; tantrum-free children&#60;/a&#62; and impeccable homemaking and cooking skills that just scream &#34;domestic bliss&#34;, Instagram mommy influencers are certainly the textbook definition of #MomGoals and the visual embodiment of the &#039;perfect mothers&#039; we all strive to be.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;But it appears that the myth of Instagram-perfect motherhood only feeds into an existing pressure that women face - that can have implications on the postpartum mental health of new mothers.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#34;The Goddess Myth&#34;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;In its October cover story, TIME magazine highlighted the&#160;&#8220;The Goddess Myth&#8221; phenomenon - i.e. the &#60;strong&#62;growing cultural pressures faced by women to &#8220;mother well&#8221;&#60;/strong&#62;, and the &#60;strong&#62;emotional consequences of failing to live up that Instagram-worthy, social expectations of motherhood&#60;/strong&#62;. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In their survey of 913 mothers, TIME found that &#60;strong&#62;half of all new moms experienced regret, shame, guilt or anger because of failing to meet these preconceived expectations&#60;/strong&#62; (whether during pregnancy, birth or delivery), as well as a lack of support. These feelings rose from issues as grave&#160;as a near-fatal or birth complication to &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/supermodel-natalia-vodianova-embraces-motherhood-breastfeeding-photo-27165.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;breastfeeding&#60;/a&#62; challenges like lactation difficulties - scenarios that don&#039;t fit into that &#34;perfect mom&#34; narrative. In fact, it&#039;s a consistent thread among the women surveyed:&#60;strong&#62; the vulnerability you feel when your reality and biology do not match up to your pregnancy ideals and best-laid motherhood plans.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Instagram &#38;amp; Postpartum Depression: Correlated or Cause?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#039;s important to note that while researchers found that traumatic birth experience can contribute to the likelihood of a postpartum mood disorder like &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/what-to-know-about-postpartum-depression-102549.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;postpartum depression&#60;/a&#62; or anxiety, there is no evidence to link unmet expectations to it. As such, while unmet expectations do &#60;em&#62;correlate&#60;/em&#62; with PPD, they &#60;em&#62;aren&#8217;t likely to cause it&#60;/em&#62;. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;However, they concede that traumatic elements during birth are subjective and affects everyone differently. For one, women who have experienced other kinds of trauma in their lives, like a personal loss or abuse, are more likely to experience &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/intense-parenting-and-depression-172777.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;perinatal anxiety or depression&#60;/a&#62;, which are only worsened by motherhood-related disappointments. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Irregardless, doctors says it is important for mothers-to-be and their OBGYN to identify mental health symptoms &#60;strong&#62;during &#60;/strong&#62;the pregnancy,, rather than after birth when the stakes are higher. So if you are conceiving, or know someone who is, and find that they may be at risk of a postpartum mood disorder, it&#039;s certainly time to call medical attention to it as soon as you can.&#160;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Whether or not following your&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/asian-scene/upcoming-lifestyle-sg-263972.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; favourite influencer moms&#60;/a&#62; on Instagram is helpful or a hindrance to your motherhood experience is still unclear. However, it&#039;s best to approach it with an understanding that ultimately, these feeds are a curated reflection of someone&#039;s life. 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		<title><![CDATA[The 'Fifth Trimester': 9 Tips to successfully adjust back to work post-baby]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 06:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		All the tips every new mommy needs as she returns to work after maternity leave.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/11/gettyimages-517488600-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/11/gettyimages-517488600-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Just as you&#039;re getting well-adjusted to spending all your time at home with your baby (with your work life feeling like a distant memory), you realise that your maternity leave is drawing to an end. The sheer thought of &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/trends-and-tips/style-tips/wardrobe-staples-working-265262.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;returning to work &#60;/a&#62;can be overwhelming: how do you juggle all the early mornings, long days at work and yet still return home to be &#039;super mom&#039;? And don&#039;t even get us started on the &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/culpabilite-feminine-la-faute-la-mere-ou-leducation-32862.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#039;mommy guilt&#039;&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;The &#34;Fifth Trimester&#34;?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;We define pregnancy in three trimesters, with the additional &#34;fourth trimester&#34; used to refer to the time spent post-delivery with your baby. However, not as much is acknowledged about the &#60;strong&#62;&#039;fifth trimester&#039;&#60;/strong&#62;, a term coined and trademarked by author Lauren Smith Brody, former executive editor of Glamour magazine and mother of two, in her book, &#60;em&#62;The Fifth Trimester&#60;/em&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The &#34;fifth trimester&#34; is the period where new mothers return back to work, typically before they feel emotionally and physically ready to. While many women expect and hope to be able to plunge right back into the swing of things at work, it&#039;s not always the case. Dealing with the constant nagging mommy guilt, having to find time to pump while at the office, feeling like you can&#039;t&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/10-best-parenting-apps-224687.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; juggle it all &#60;/a&#62;- the struggle is most definitely real and also very universal.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In her book, Brody shares that the women she surveyed admitted to &#34;not feel(ing) like themselves until they got to about the six month mark.&#34; The book touches on everything from how to deal with mommy guilt, finding time to pump while at work and dealing with sleep deprivation.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The &#039;fifth trimester&#039; is certainly is no walk in the park, but it&#039;s most definitely not something you can&#039;t rise above, as attested to by the seven hundred mothers Smith Brody interviewed in her book. Perhaps her best tip is this: &#34;I think there&#039;s something that goes on in our society that I&#039;ve heard again and again in my interviews, which is that women just have out-sized expectations of themselves. The very women who climb the ladder at work, go home and want to be these exponentially amazing mothers.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#34;And you think that&#039;s what motherhood is... and it&#039;s not. Motherhood is messy, and I really, really want women to know that they can broadcast the mess. They can talk about what&#039;s hard. They can go back to work. They can still get their jobs done and do them well and then say, &#039;Look what I did.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;For&#60;strong&#62; 9 helpful tips to ease your successful return and adjustment back at work,&#60;/strong&#62; browse the gallery above!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/splitting-parenting-duties-secret-happy-marriage-283738.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Splitting parenting duties is the secret to a happy marriage, according to study&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/family-matters/what-is-a-yes-day-284281.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;What is a &#8216;Yes Day&#8217;?: The new parenting trend dividing the Internet&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;div id=&#34;videoPlayer2&#34; class=&#34;videoPlayerWrapper&#34;&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/asian-scene/mummy-bloggers-sg-266884.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Mummy bloggers from Singapore you have to follow&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/div&#62;         &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/fifth-trimester-tips-successfully-adjusting-work-post-baby-287620.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/fifth-trimester-tips-successfully-adjusting-work-post-baby-287620.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Multitasking Mommy: 5 Tips to stay connected with your girlfriends]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[ashley]]></dc:creator>
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		Myth: Busy working moms don't have time for friendships. Fact: You can. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/09/gettyimages-539797819-1-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/09/gettyimages-539797819-1-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;     &#60;p&#62;So you&#039;ve just bumped into a former friend from high school. You know the drill: that awkward smile and lukewarm hug, proceeded by a feeble promise to meet up soon - only you never do. Crossing into the&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/readybeing-adult-lifelong-changing-state-77203.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; threshold of adulthood,&#160;&#60;/a&#62;where your family and career take precedence, can undeniably put a strain on your friendships with your once ride-or-die girlfriends.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;As unfortunate as it is to admit, these girls whom you used to be chummy with are increasingly descending into the &#039;acquaintance&#039; category. Before you know it, those inseparable pals that &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/tips-energy-sleepless-night-266141.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;stayed up till the wee hours of the morning&#60;/a&#62; with you, now are just another name on your phonebook. &#160;This makes you scratch your head in bewildered regret as you ponder just when things became so distant between the both of you.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;As hard as it is to find the balance between the different hats you wear as &#039;wife&#039;, &#039;mom&#039;, &#039;daughter&#039; and &#039;friend&#039;, the truth is you &#60;em&#62;can&#60;/em&#62; still maintain your friendships in spite your many commitments. Scroll through the gallery for 5 simple tried-and-true techniques to maintain friendships without neglecting your&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/galerie/burnout-not-lose-motherhood-275445.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; family&#60;/a&#62; or career!&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Ashley Anand&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/tips-for-first-time-mums-171909.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Parenting 101: 10 Tips for first-time mothers&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/galerie/burnout-not-lose-motherhood-275445.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Self-Discovery: How to not lose your sense of identity in motherhood&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/10-time-saving-essentials-moms-254154.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;10 Time-saving essentials every busy mother needs in the house&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/galerie-my/ways-mums-maintain-friendships-276947.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/galerie-my/ways-mums-maintain-friendships-276947.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Self-Discovery: How not to lose your sense of identity in motherhood]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 03:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[ashley]]></dc:creator>
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		Being a mother doesn't mean you need to lose your sense of identity. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/09/gettyimages-626773718-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/09/gettyimages-626773718-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;     &#60;p&#62;Don&#039;t get us wrong: motherhood is a beautiful thing. However, with all that it entails also comes the inevitable loss of self-identity. As much as you love spending time with your children, you may feel like you&#039;re gradually beginning to lose fragments of yourself as your focus shifts towards your family and children over time. Truthfully, it can be hard to&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/15-daily-self-love-tips-215345.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; practice self-care&#60;/a&#62; when everyone else comes before you.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We&#039;ve outlined 5 simple and effective tips in the gallery above to guide you on how you can retain your sense of identity during motherhood. These simple yet impactful ways could revolutionise your role not only as a mother, wife, daughter or friend but make you feel more connected to yourself than before. P.S. Do remember that being a great mother doesn&#039;t mean that you have to lose yourself!&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Ashley Anand&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/from-us-to-you/motherhood-qa-marie-frances-moms-94301.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Motherhood: What is it like to be a mother&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/from-us-to-you/motherhood-qa-marie-frances-moms-94301.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Can &#039;intense parenting&#039; lead to depression?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/tips-raising-confident-child-211932.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;6 Habits to raise a confident child&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/galerie-my/burnout-not-lose-motherhood-275793.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/galerie-my/burnout-not-lose-motherhood-275793.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Schoolyard Scholars: 5 Effective ways to raise a reader]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 04:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. Read on to find out out how to raise your little one to be a reader!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2017 02:04:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		Whether it's for relaxation or for enrichment, piano classes are the way to go. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/07/music-classes-kl-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/07/music-classes-kl-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Okay, sure, you might not want your child to be the next tortured musician &#60;em&#62;&#224; la&#60;/em&#62; Ludwig van Beethoven, but you&#8217;re probably keen to get them started on some form of musical training. After all, music is so much more than just a good tune to bop your head to. Even before their child is born, pregnant women have a tendency of playing prenatal music to &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/organic-baby-clothing-brands-252195.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;their babies&#60;/a&#62;. This is in hopes of engaging and &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/kids-activities-my/entertain-kids-on-plane-258939.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;entertaining the child&#039;s brain&#60;/a&#62;. And, as they grow up, you might be tempted to enroll them in piano classes. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It makes sense, though. Piano has proven itself to be generally pleasing for most people (some string instruments, for example, can sound like nails on chalkboard for beginners), and is amazing to get your child&#8217;s brain to learn how to properly multitask. Working their ten fingers in tandem, reading sheet music, and pressing on the pedal stretches the brain &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/creative-hobbies-kids-255903.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;creatively and critically&#60;/a&#62;. But, more than that, it&#8217;s a fun way for your child to relax after a long day at school. So if you&#8217;re looking for classes where your child can flex their brain muscles while learning the secrets of the piano (or other musical instruments), scroll back up to check out our list of 10 music schools in Kuala Lumpur!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Lee Hui Bing&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;/?p=245579&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Where to bring your kids for beginner-friendly music classes in Singapore?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/creative-hobbies-kids-255903.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Great hobbies your child can develop to increase their creativity&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;/?p=232739&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Different types of exciting enrichment courses for your child&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/music-lessons-kuala-lumpur-264859.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/my/parenting-my/advice-for-mums-my/music-lessons-kuala-lumpur-264859.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		Now, smelling good comes with a plethora of benefits! <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		Smart and chic space-saving ideas for decorating one of the most important spaces in your home. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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A simple kitchen means less clutter and less cleaning involved! Don&#039;t worry, this doesn&#039;t mean a kitchen devoid of style and character. Try accenting the space with exposed concrete, industrial elements, and naked light bulbs to keep things interesting.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Neutral colours are timeless&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;br /&#62; When in doubt, always go neutral, especially if you feel like you might renovate the kitchen yet again in the future. A &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=168634&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;neutral colour palette&#60;/a&#62; will be easier to work with. It is also easy on the eyes and will match with any other furniture you might decide to introduce to the house.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Let in the sunshine&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;br /&#62; Kitchens shrouded in darkness are no fun. If possible, install big windows unhindered by metal frames that take up all the space. Let in as much natural light as possible! Not only will this keep the mould away (no more dark corners), wider windows mean better ventilation when you need it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;A bold colour theme&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;br /&#62; One colour to rule them all. You may have seen interiors that feature a single strong colour amidst a relatively neutral palette, such as strong reds against white furniture. If the rest of your house already follows such a design pattern, play up the character! Have some coloured panelling, or spruce up your cabinets and drawers.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Wood vs. Granite&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;br /&#62; For a more countryside feel, embrace wood tones, wooden bench tops and cupboards, natural wood tables and stools, wood centrepieces. For a more modern feel, try granite or marble tops and stick to a &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=171526&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;monochrome colour palette&#60;/a&#62; to keep things sleek.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Need more inspiration? 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