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The First 20 Weeks of Virtual Kindergarten = Barely Hanging On
“Is today another computer school day?” As soon as I said yes, my son flopped back down against his pillow and pulled the covers up over his head. “I don’t like computer school!” I curled up next to him and peeled the covers back. “I know. Maybe you’ll get to go back soon.” Back in…
5 Ways Friendships Improve Your Health
Stress relief. When things get crazy, you might feel far too busy to schedule that brunch. But when youre slammed, thats actually when you need your friends the most: the laughter, distraction, and catharsis that they can provide are among the best medicine there is.
What Are Your Kid’s New Year’s Resolutions?
Parenting is, more than anything, one killer New Year’s Resolution. Lofty goals, dismal failure, grateful acceptance of reality. When my first child was born, I aimed high as an optimistic 300-pound dieter on January 1st: I would be the mom to end all moms! The most patient, the smartest, the most dedicated. As a result…
Want Life Satisfaction? Generate Gratitude – Here’s How
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. “ ~ Thornton Wilder I’ve been reading RJ Palacio’s 365 Days of Wonder to my children. Each morning we start the day with an inspirational thought to guide us. We take a few moments to talk,…
Tomorrowland Delivers Thrills, Adventure and Hope
What happens when you combine George Clooney, Brad Bird and Walt Disney Studios? You get a visually extraordinary movie that peaks your imagination. Tomorrowland is a science-fiction adventure that follows a smart and optimistic dreamer, Casey, (played by Britt Robertson) who is transported into a futuristic incredible world where the impossible is possible. George Clooney plays…