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April Is Stress Awareness Month…

Yep, that’s right. April is Stress Awareness Month. Like I need a month to make me aware of my stress…trust me, I know it’s there! But seriously, there’s more to it than that. It’s about being aware of how stress can impact every facet of your life, from the physical to the mental and the emotional. It can wreak havoc on your peace of mind, your relationships, and undoubtedly your patience.

Recently, I had the honor of writing a few helpful tips for dealing with stress for the amazing MamaZen. You can check out the full tips for easing your stress here. But, here’s a sneak peek:

Let Things Go

Stop pursuing perfection, kick guilt to the curb, and pick your battles.

Forgive and Forget

Don’t hold onto hate, anger, and frustration. It just brings you down.

Change Up Your Routine

Make some small changes to help give yourself a much-needed jumpstart.

What ways have you tried to deal with your stress that have worked for you?

How to Help Kids Handle Disappointment

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought this was a good one to share. This was a recent piece for ThinkJr Creations on helping kids handle disappointment. It’s definitely not always easy, even as adults we struggle with feelings of disappointment and have a hard time accepting the word “no.” But, setting a strong foundation when kids are young can certainly help.

Tips for Teaching Kids About Money

When it comes to budgeting, saving and spending, and anything else to do with money, as a parent you’re your kid’s primary teacher. Many times, kids don’t learn much about these concepts in school, so they need to learn it somewhere. During the holidays, it can be even more important for children to understand exactly how money works, where it comes from, and what they should do with it when they get it. This was a recent article I did for ThinkJr Creations, and I thought it was an appropriate time to share it here too!

Sometimes, It’s Great When Kids Change Their Minds!

So, a very quick update to my last post about my son’s lofty DIY Halloween costume goals. I started gathering the supplies to make the Octonauts costume, and then it happened…my son changed his mind! And I thought, “Yes! Thank you!”

My Kid Wants a Halloween Costume That Doesn’t Exist

My son is obsessed with Octonauts, and he wants to be Captain Barnacles for Halloween. Okay, sounds good…but there is not a costume in existence that I can buy, which means, I have to make it. Fine. I’ll start gathering supplies and figure it out as I go…I mean it’s an undersea, adventuring, polar bear sea captain…how hard can it be, right?

Four Tips to Help Kids Recognize Emotions

Another recent piece for ThinkJr Creations! Helping your kids recognize and understand their emotions starting at a young age can set them up for future success.

Fostering a Love for Reading in Your Kids

One of my favorite things to do is read books to my son. My husband and I started reading to our son before he was even born. Today, he loves books and “reads” all of the time. I think one of the biggest reasons he’s such a book fan is that we started reading to him early and often. This was a recent article I did for the company ThinkJr Creations; thought I would share it here, and encourage you to check out ThinkJr for some engaging videos and helpful resources. 🙂

Making Use of Every Bit of Space!

When you’re a family of three (and two pups) in roughly 1330 sq ft of living space, you learn how to make every inch count! We love the size of our house; it works for us, isn’t overwhelming to take care of, and DIY projects come in at a reasonable price. But still, any square inch of extra space we can find, we grab it!

Are You Worried Your Child Doesn’t Have Many Friends?

This is another recent article I did for the character-building and learning series, ThinkJr. If you’re concerned that your child doesn’t have many friends, don’t get too anxious. Look at the big picture first.

Space-Saving Tip!

Don’t have enough room in your laundry area? Don’t waste valuable floor space with a trash can! Use a mailbox instead!

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