“I am beyond exhausted and I find it difficult to remain calm.” When I hear this from parents, it breaks my heart. That “not sleeping at night” really impacts us. When you can’t sleep at night, of course, you are going to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about what to do next. It is quite logical […]
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Nothing was working. At home, at bedtime, at work, … I couldn’t think of a thing that I felt like I was succeeding at. And still, I was told, “You have to go run that meeting.” The one with the completely ungrateful client, who demanded things that were unreasonable, who insisted I kept doing it
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The doctor came over, after a somewhat invasive procedure and said, “Yep, there’s nothing wrong with you. Everything looks fine.” And, I absolutely lost it. Started weeping, uncontrollably. Maybe it was coming off the anesthesia, maybe it was the release of adrenaline, but I think it was something else. To me, something had to be
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When you hear “play” what comes to mind? Babies with blocks, toddlers with cars, preschoolers with art easels and aprons? This is totally play … yet not the only kind of play. So What Do You Need To Know?!?! #1. Yes, children should play, as much as they want to, every single day. Fact. (I
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I’ve been up for … awhile. It’s now breakfast time. I’ve checked all of Facebook, the news, and sent work emails. Learned a new recipe. Watched an incredible video of someone making art. I’ve showered. Felt guilty about not meditating. Brushed my hair. Thanked my husband for making me coffee as he runs out the
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What is the number one hardest time of day for families with young children? Time and time again parents tell me about bedtime. Not only do the kids not want to end their fun, but as a parent, you are sooooo exhausted! You’ve had a forever long day, did cleaning, cooking, entertaining, heck, you kept
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Sooo, Zoom is in your life a whole bunch more now huh? Yea, you are not alone. Whether you are in meetings for work or fun. Or your child has classes and learning to do. And meetings with friends and family members. How can youi make it even more fun for your children? Especially when
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So you want to make a schedule that your young child will actually understand a follow. But how?!?! Well, check out this short video blog for one mom’s experience. Tips for creating schedules with young kids: Have them help Let them decide on the order of some things Use post-its so you can change up
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Here I am, 9:21am, Thursday. And I am cooking the most garlic filled peppers and onions I have ever made. And I think of him. A squirrel friend came to the deck this morning, played around, then jumped towards the door, stared at us, I swear he smiled, then ran around some more playing. And
So what do you do when your kid won’t wear their face mask? Ahhhh friends! Tips inside this short video. Please share it with other parents who may need some help. We need to get our kids outside, and we want to continue to protect ourselves and others. Don’t let tantrums about masks get in
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