Being a mom can be overwhelming, even on a good day, and many moms feel a lot of stress. So, what can mom do to bust stress? Eliminate it? The answer can sometimes be as simple as taking a break. However, let' take a look at the little things you can do to be ready for stress so … [Read more...] about Mom Needs a Break
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Yell or Scream at Your Kids?
Not everyone has lost their cool with their kids like me but there are many that have yelled on occasion. I believe yelling became the go-to discipline method when child abuse was put on the books and could be “investigated” and “punished” by law. Yelling does not leave marks … [Read more...] about Yell or Scream at Your Kids?
Stop Believing Your Own Lie
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” – Thomas MertonWhat are your challenges … [Read more...] about Stop Believing Your Own Lie
Anger Uses Time, Energy and Thought
Shopping for a vehicle when you are in a hurry is risky business. Driving 65 mph in a school zone is tempting fate. Pushing firefighters aside to run into a burning building is just plain folly. Then why would anyone discipline a child when upset, angry or in a hurry?“Anger … [Read more...] about Anger Uses Time, Energy and Thought
Parent Involvement in Sports
Everyone would agree that parent involvement in sports is a good thing if parents behave appropriately and professionally. Unfortunately there are a few parents out there that take parent involvement far past the word "involved" and can create poor environments for kids to be … [Read more...] about Parent Involvement in Sports
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to