If there is one thing no one has ever accused me of it is being a morning person. No matter how many times my mom told me to "hop up" in the morning, I assure you I never did. These days, I fight the urge to get out of bed before finding my way to my coffee maker before rolling out the door in a rush. Every single day it's the same: same snooze button, same coffee, same frantic dash out the door. ...
Motherhood
9 Tips And Tricks for Managing Your Stress Levels
Are you interested in improving your stress levels? If you are feeling more stressed than usual, you’re not alone. I think most of us walk around with a lot of weight on our shoulders. We're busy. We're often too busy. When you add to that all of the things we think about daily...the sum total is stress. It's not good for our health. It's not good for our relationships. It's not good for our ...
5 Golden Rules To Keep Your Kids Safe When Playing Online Games
I'm going to date myself right here, but I remember the first time I ever had email. I had to go to the computer lab at Ole Miss to use it. Seriously. I can still hear the dial-up. It's hard to imagine life without the internet now though, and our kids have never known it. They are tech-savvy in a way we'll never be. But they are still kids. And there are dangers online, and as parents, ...
Easy Ways To Unwind & Regroup As A Busy Parent
Let's face it: parenting is not easy. It's a stressful job with a million different roles. The pay is poor, and pressure is high. Success is imperative because no matter what other jobs we have: parenting is our most important. How do we avoid burnout or have enough energy for all the things we have to do? What can we do to encourage patience and stay positive? One of the keys is to avoid ...