In this insightful episode, Yasmine dives into practical strategies aimed at helping mothers navigate the challenges of motherhood, while lightening their mental load. 

Yasmine provides 6 actionable tips designed to empower mothers to manage the mental load more effectively. 

Sharing personal experiences and focusing on self-compassion, adaptability, and recognizing that the journey of motherhood involves constant change. 

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Here are her 6 tips to reduce the mental load for moms:

1. Prioritize and Let Things Go: Encouraging mothers to prioritize tasks, say no more often, and be selective about opportunities. The emphasis is on understanding that not everything has to be done, and letting go of non-essential tasks can absolutely lighten the mental load.

2. Focus on Delegation within Your Family: Discussing the importance of involving family members, including children and spouses, in household responsibilities. Delegating tasks and allowing others to contribute fosters a sense of teamwork and shared responsibility.

3. Create Organizational Systems: Highlighting the power of having structured systems in place, such as family calendars, written plans, and daily routines. These systems reduce the mental effort required for day-to-day tasks, making it easier to manage responsibilities.

4. Embrace Technology: Leveraging technology to simplify tasks, from grocery shopping apps to budgeting tools. The use of technology is presented as a way to streamline processes and reduce the need for manual effort.

5. Get Support: Recommends seeking help when needed, whether through hiring services like housekeepers or delegating specific responsibilities to others. Emphasizes that support can significantly alleviate the mental load.

6. Prioritize Self-Care and Time Management: Encourages mothers to include themselves in their priorities, practicing self-care and effective time management. Acknowledging that taking care of oneself positively impacts the ability to handle daily responsibilities with enthusiasm and energy.

Your challenge today is to start with one of these tasks. Do a brain dump of what is nagging you and start there!

Resources mentioned from this episode:

Todoist app

Connect with Yasmine Moussa: 

Join Non-Toxic Mommies FB Group

Follow Yasmine on Instagram

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In this episode, Yasmine takes us on a journey through the art of thoughtful and non-toxic gift-giving. 

As the holiday season approaches, she shares her insights into choosing gifts that not only bring joy but also contribute to a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. 

Wanting to choose intentional gifts that contribute to a healthier and more conscious lifestyle? 

Then tune in to this episode for your non-toxic gift giving guide that covers everyone on your list. 

In this episode:

Covering all the ideas and options for non-toxic gifts including:

• Babies, children, teenagers and kids of all ages.
• Non-toxic gifts for HER.
• Non-toxic gifts for the home.
• Gifts for the tech savvy people in your life.
• Gifts for the non-toxic mom.
• Fashion-forward gifts for him or her. 
• Gifts for the foodies.

As you embark on your holiday or special occasion gift-giving, remember to consider the impact your choices can have on the well-being of both your loved ones and the planet. 

”Non-toxic gift giving is such a thoughtful way to approach gift giving and the holidays. I think that if you are into non toxic living yourself, or if you are shopping for someone who is really into non toxic living, this is such a thoughtful thing to do.” - Yasmine Moussa

Resources from this episode:

AromaTru Essential Oil Diffuser

Primally Pure

Beautycounter

Araza Natural Beauty

Crunchi

Toups and Co Organics

Coyuchi Organic Robes

ons/all-products Learning about the world of non-toxic toys is especially important for young children's developing bodies. Toxic chemicals can harm brain and organ development, so you need to understand which common chemicals to avoid in toys and what some safer alternatives are. 

In the latest episode of The Non-Toxic Mommy Podcast, Yasmine explains why we need to be careful about chemicals in toys, especially for babies. Their developing bodies are more sensitive! 

Yasmine explains everything about nasty toxins, from BPA to flame retardants. And how about those light-up toys keeping the baby awake? Not a good idea.

Luckily, there are safer materials. Wood is excellent, and organic cotton is perfect for stuffies, too. Silicone and natural rubber toys can work in a pinch.

The best part is you don't need to toss everything overnight. Just slowly replace toys with quality wooden and natural items. Fewer toys means more focused play!

This episode will nudge you in the right direction. Your kids will thank you later for making safer choices now. 

In This Episode:

- Why does buying non-toxic toys matter?

- The truth about mainstream toys

- Are light-up toys safe? 

- Chemicals and materials to avoid

- Safer materials for children’s toys

- Recommended toy brands

Resources:

Guide to the safest toy brands for babies - https://www.gentlenursery.com/play-learn/non-toxic-baby-toys/ 

Non-toxic gift guides - https://www.gentlenursery.com/category/gifts/ 

Connect with Yasmine Moussa: 

The Gentle Nursery Website - https://www.gentlenursery.com/

Join Non-Toxic Mommies FB Group - https://web.facebook.com/groups/nontoxicmommies

Follow Yasmine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegentlenursery

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