Mastering Midlife: New and Improved Growing up I used to always wonder why my parents asked me to help them with certain things like their cellphones or computer programs. Now I am them. I am my parents asking my children to help with all things related to technology or the new thing. Like what is the newest app that everyone […]
As a mother, mom guilt can be present throughout all the stages of your relationship with your children. It can have varying consequences to your relationship with your children, your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others. It can be a heavy weight that can compound your responses to certain situations. It can paralyze you from making decisions for […]
Find Your Flourish: Mastering Midlife. This is a true view into the daily routine of a 40-something year old woman. I posted recently about my evening routine. Now, I am going to talk about one of my favorite days on the week. SUNDAY: the day of the week before Monday and following Saturday, observed by Christians as a day of […]
Find Your Flourish: Mastering Midlife. This is a true view into the daily routine of a 40-something year old woman. How do you define a helicopter parent? What comes to your mind when you think of a helicopter parent? Have you been called a helicopter parent before? Do you know a helicopter parent? Helicopter parenting was developed in 1969 in […]
Mom guilt defined Mom guilt can be described as a “pervasive feeling of not doing enough as a parent, not doing things right, or making decisions that may ‘mess up’ your kids in the long run.” https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/mom-guilt#definition Mom guilt can go up and down throughout motherhood. One day you can feel like everything and everyone is completely under control and […]
Christmas break can be a time of fun and relaxation if you plan it right. Planning your activities ahead of time can help decrease stress while allowing you to be able to participate in activities that you enjoy. Sometimes we all just need a break from our usual routine. One of the benefits of homeschooling is schedule flexibility. Depending on […]
The holiday time is wonderful for spending time with your family, making memories, experiencing relaxation. This time can also increase stress levels and anxiety in some. Mom guilt is the gift that continues to give to moms throughout the year. It can be extra strong during holiday time. The gift of mom guilt is not one that you want to keep […]
Prompt #3: November 6, 2021 The next 30 days will be exciting. I have that expectation for great things and exciting happening! We are currently in the fall season leading towards the transition to the winter holiday. Things for my family remain slightly altered, but events are slowly coming back into our routine. We still have many traditions that we […]
Family time is that crucial time for family members to bond together over common experiences, events, and traditions. You can do this through a variety of events including family game night. Game night is one of those family experiences that create life long memories, as well as allow children to learn a variety of skill sets that will assist them […]
Vacation is an event that many people strive to be able to do with their family. People work towards having a family vacation. There are many factors that may prevent you from experiencing your ultimate vacation, but that should not stop you from traveling all together. Even if you can just get away for a short time period and go […]