In the professional world, there is a protocol for the breaking point. When the culture turns toxic, or the workload becomes a mountain you can no longer climb, you have options. You can update your resume. You can schedule a meeting with a manager. You can, quite literally, give notice and walk away. But in […]
Why the sound of the refrigerator is making you snap: A guide to parental friction Read More »
You know the feeling. It is 4:12 PM. Or maybe it is 10:34 PM. The time doesn’t actually matter because the sensation is the same. You are standing in the middle of the kitchen. You have a half-folded basket of laundry to your left and a laptop humming with unanswered emails to your right. Somewhere
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If you are feeling physically drained and mentally overstimulated, your nervous system likely needs a manual reset. One of the most effective, low-effort techniques for parents is a yoga inversion called Viparita Karani, or “Legs Up the Wall.” This practice allows you to “do something” to help your body recover while remaining still for 10–15
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We have all been there. You are navigating a major family transition, managing the unique complexities of special needs, or simply carrying a mental load that feels physically heavy. It is a specific state of being that “exhausted” & “overwhelmed” & “overstimulated” cannot quite describe. The full picture is: Exhausterwhelmulated. This is the point where
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Today, we’re diving into Kings Park Park in the Springfield-Burke area, a suburban gem that punches way above its weight.
Kings Park Park: Your Hideaway in the Suburbs (with a Zipline!) Read More »
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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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
