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How to Stay Stress-Free During the Holidays
Its official! The holidays really are here. Halloween has come and gone and now were in full holiday swing. We all know that the holidays are supposed to be all about peace, love and joy — but they can also be stressful. Why? Oh, I dont know, maybe because they just creep up on us when we arent necessarily ready for them. Or, because when we actually do find the time to get out to the stores to buy food or gifts, we experience parking rage. Or, maybe because our entire family has to travel (at the busiest travel time of year) to see our extended family, whom we love, but who may not always be the easiest to get along with. So, in order to make your holidays more peaceful and fun, here are 7 simple ways to reduce your stress level during this holiday season (or anytime).
Our First Three Weeks of Virtual Kindergarten = Success!
From the first time we dropped him off at nursery school, our son has always enjoyed going to school. Admittedly, in the earliest days, my husband and I employed a bit of “drop and run” strategy - we didn’t want to linger at the door and make it harder for him to detach. That was…
Making Mom Friends During Covid-19
I’ve never had trouble making friends. In high school, I was that kid who bopped from group to group, never settling with any one posse, happily getting along with people from all different social circles. And then I got older. And then I became a mom. Our friends and colleagues were split… They were either…
Why Your Daughter Needs A Self-Defense Class
I have two teenaged daughters. I’ve worked in domestic violence advocacy for ten years. I am a woman myself. Yet I’ve never taken a self-defense class. Until last weekend, when I spent two hours with 10 fifteen year old girls and a female instructor who had a black belt in karate and years of self-defense…
Are Your Children Getting Enough Exercise?
What happened to the days of running around in the front yard or taking bike rides around the neighborhood? Theyve been long replaced with video game sessions and smart phones. Were certainly not bashing technology, because lets face it, we live in a world full of helpful (and tempting) games and gadgets. However, the key is and always will be moderation. Theres nothing wrong with playing a video game here and there, but it becomes a problem when kids arent getting the right amount of physical activity and exercise because of it.