Parenting is hard normally but if you are depressed as well then it is much harder than it should be. In my Parents Anonymous Group, depression touched many of our lives from time to time. Many of our members dealt with very difficult, stressful situations that occasionally … [Read more...] about Depression and Feeling Better – Part I
Health
What to Eat to Lose Your Mommy Tummy
Pregnancy can be exciting and new. Your body is going through changes it never has before and sometimes that means packing on a few pounds that are hard to lose. As a new mom it can be frustrating trying to lose the extra baby fat while getting no sleep and feeling exhausted … [Read more...] about What to Eat to Lose Your Mommy Tummy
A Better Night’s Sleep Series: When You Have Kids
How to get a better night's sleep when you have big and little kids is an age old question for all parents. Just because you have kids of different ages does not mean that you can't have a better night's sleep. Let's take a look at some of your options to get a better night's … [Read more...] about A Better Night’s Sleep Series: When You Have Kids
Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
“Stroking” is something that one of our Parents Anonymous facilitator mentioned often to members. It is such a simple thing, really, but something we may not think of too often. Stroking is a powerful tool that can potentially turn around moods and attitudes between people and … [Read more...] about Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
Pros and Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parenting is when parents will have an extremely close involvement in their children's lives. Some say helicopter parenting is bad and some like helicopter parenting. The pros and cons of helicopter parenting are as divided as any other issue in parenting. The pros … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to