What does stress have to do with kids and a messy house? Everything! You have probably seen the television shows with people who hoard things until there is no room left to walk. Well, many of us have messy or cluttered homes now and then and we thank our lucky stars there is … [Read more...] about Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
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Family Fitness Suggestions: Getting and Staying Healthy
Families are busier now than ever before with hectic work, school and extracurricular schedules, and it can be tempting to grab fast food on the way home and relax in front of the TV after a long day. However, this type of sedentary behavior leads to all kinds of health problems. … [Read more...] about Family Fitness Suggestions: Getting and Staying Healthy
Family Fitness: Getting and Keeping Your Brood Physically Fit
For some families, getting exercise and doing physical activities are at the bottom of the to-do list. With the average family involved in work, school and outside interests, many times it is easier, because everyone is spent from their other activities, to relax in front of the … [Read more...] about Family Fitness: Getting and Keeping Your Brood Physically Fit
Jolly K.’s Courageous Contribution
Who is Jolly K. and why does she matter? Born in the late 1940s, Jolly K. was placed in the first foster care home as a young child. From there she would continue to endure physical and sexual abuse until she ran away for the last time as a teenager. To support herself, she … [Read more...] about Jolly K.’s Courageous Contribution
Seven Defenses Against Influenza and Other Nasty Things
Each year, once winter hits, it becomes flu season. It seems like it spreads through offices, classrooms, church groups, and the like. It seems almost inevitable that you, or someone in your family, will get the flu. The flu comes with all kinds of unhappy symptoms. The following … [Read more...] about Seven Defenses Against Influenza and Other Nasty Things
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to