Vacations this Summer may not look like what you’re used to doing. They may not be as elaborate or as far away. However, studies show that taking time off from our normal work routine reduces stress, lowers our risk for heart disease, and improves sleep. We all want that! Studies also demonstrate that consistent breaks from work…
Catching up on a great read this summer may be on your list of fun things to do. Most of us consider reading books as simply a way to pass the time. But I’ve discovered there are actually health benefits attached to this favorite leisure activity. Who knew?! According to thehealthsite.com, there are several science-based…
Stress invades our lives. Parenting magnifies it. Single parenting makes it enormous. I had the opportunity to be a guest with Robert Beeson and Kimberly Mitchell on the Solo Parent Society podcast. We talk about the stress of raising children & teenagers on your own, along with practical steps to take for survival. These stress-busting strategies…
Stress has become commonplace in our households over the past month or so, even for those who typically function in a relaxed manner. When life sends us into a whirlwind, how do you deal with those aggravations? There is a myriad of ways—both good and bad. People with addictive-ridden lifestyles often use substances to “cope”…
Change is difficult for people of all ages. And although children seem to adapt easier than adults to new situations, this pandemic time at home has been stressful for everyone. So, as our kids are winding down this school semester at home, we want to help them succeed in their new learning environments. Below are…
The pandemic we’re living through has brought on a lot of dark days for many individuals, including kids. But think back a few weeks ago, just prior to this worldwide dilemma. How were your children feeling at that time? Did you notice any ongoing behavior or attitudes in them that just didn’t seem quite right?…
Are you up for a challenge? This one will come about from that hidden part of you deep, deep inside. It will take all the strength you have—and beyond your own power—to conquer. It’s called the Tough Times Challenge. First off, I assume you’re a lot like me. I like having my conveniences—my favorite places to…
Downpours of rain are one thing to endure, but storms of life are not always such a quick fix. Sometimes days turn into years when waves of hardship keep knocking us down. It feels as though the skies will never clear again. Find Shelter Last summer I went on an evening walk up a trail that would…
During this temporary time of severe health crisis in our world—and families are home for more hours together—there’s a delicate balance parents are now walking between the stress of what is happening day-to-day mixed with fear of the unknown. In this video clip titled “Coronavirus For Parents,” Jason Gibson, Director of the Babb Center for…
Four years ago on this date, I started working from home. The job for which I had moved across state lines was abruptly changed by upper management. The shocking situation left me in a dilemma of what to do next. I was angry at those who had made the decision. I was confused about how the…