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Frontline worker and single mother of two Annmarie Sliney opened up about the challenges she encountered in her roles amid the pandemic. The Dublin mom said that it had been a learning curve for her with the school closures, working at odd hours and longer shifts, and her family battling COVID-19.
Front Line Healthcare Worker and Single Mom of Twins Struggle During Pandemic
Sliney is a mom to 9-year-old twin girls, Méabh and Áine. Ever since the pandemic, she needed to balance the constantly changing and demanding needs of her work and her children. Sliney, the assistant director of midwifery and nursing at the Rotanda Hospital, had been in service for over 27 years. Now, there are safety concerns on top of the already unpredictable business that is pregnancy and childbirth. The frontline worker needed to work 14-hour shifts, early-morning and night duty at any given time of the week. Then the pandemic lockdown started, and schools closed.
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New parents almost never have to ask for parenting advice. These are given to them whether they ask or not. But admit it first-time parents sometimes need the help of experienced parents. Other times, they can trust their gut instinct. But tried and tested never hurt any first-time, overwhelmed parent. With that in mind, read on for parenting tips that can help you journey more smoothly in parenting.
Believe in Them, and They Will Believe in Themselves
From your baby's first steps to his first soccer game, the child will feel motivated by an encouraging parent. Do not doubt their abilities. When parents show confidence in their children, the young ones are empowered and the parents are bound to witness wonderful things.