Nice to Know: What Does Valentine’s Day Bring to Mind for You? Candy? Flowers?
Valentine’s Day How about something that actually helps your body and mind. i am talking about hugs! Is there enough Oxytocin in your blood? If not, you need to hug...
Health & Wellness
The Pandemic has Taken a Big Toll on the Mental Health of Children
The mental health of children during the pandemic Remote learning, isolation, the loss of loved ones and just a general disruption to their lives – all of that is exacerbating...
3 Things We All Need to do to Make Trips to the Dentist Anxiety Free for Our Children
Anxiety Free Dentist Trips Whether you are an adult or child, going to the dentist can be an anxious experience for anyone. The unknown, the sounds of the drill, the...
Tips on Respite Strategies for Families Caring for Children with Special Needs
Respite Strategies 1. Be Kind to Yourself. Talk to yourself the way you would a friend. Engage in compassionate self-talk, building yourself up instead of tearing yourself down. Do...
How I Got My Picky Eater to Try Different Foods
Picky Eater “You’re going to get back what you’re dishing out!” said my mother as I sat stubbornly at the dinner table refusing to eat what was on my plate....
Mommy’s Timeout: Lapland Landscape
Take a Time Out Use visualization meditation to relax. Take a temporary timeout and view the Lapland, Finland. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin to let go...
Fostering Healthy Relationships: What Do You Do if You Suspect Abuse?
If someone is involved in a relationship that is not good for them, one of the most important strategies for a healthy future is to talk to someone who they...
Create, Cook, Talk: Fried Pickles Oven Baked Low Carb
We’re Cooking “Fried” Pickles this recipe was sent to us from Matthew White Easy + Fun Ways to Cook with Kids The recipe can be found here: https://realhousemoms.com/low-carb-fried-pickles/ Watch...
Dealing with Grief and Darkness
Grief and Darkness Each day we live can bring us joy, laughter, relief, and love. It can also bring us sadness, pain, and loss. Although the good events in our...
Mommy’s Timeout: Hana, Hawaii
Take a Time Out Use visualization meditation to relax. Take a temporary timeout and view the Hana, Hawaii. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin to let go...
