Tip of the Day
What I Learned Today: It’s a small world after all
I learned today that it really is a small world. While at lunch today with a vendor at work we got to talking about people we used to work with. It turns out that the representative from the vendor knows the fellow I used to work with; they went to high school together. It... »
Tip of the Day: Plan Ahead
This one is really hard for me. I have a really hard time planning ahead and making plans for the upcoming week. The demands on my time are usually very chaotic and I’m often never sure one day to the next what I’ll be required to do; sometimes the kids need extra help with... »
Tip of the Day: Breath Deep
This is a trick not enough people know. Really, when confronted with stress, breath slowly, and breath deeply. Breath rhythmatically. It will give you a chance to pause, slow, and collect yourself. I’ve found this to be very useful, particularly when in traffic or facing a situation at work. It slows the heart and... »
What I Learned Today: Actions, Reactions, and Consequence
A big lesson to be learned for anyone is that your actions cause reactions and consequences, often in ways that are not expected. People in a family have differing wants and desires and sometimes that leads to being in a situation that you might not normally want to be in. What I learned is... »
Tip of the Day: Celebrate!
When you have something to celebrate, celebrate it! Take the family out to supper, some place you wouldn’t normally go. If the children come home having won awards, celebrate! It will make everyone feel good and let everyone know that their accomplishments and feats are wonderful. »
What I Learned Today: My Children
My children are pretty impressive creatures. They can swim, play sports, musical instruments (piano, clarinet, ocarina), can act, and do many other amazing things. Today one of them came home as Student of the Month for Outstanding Character and the other was accepted into the Cambridge High School program, a High School program organised... »
Tip of the Day: Keep Strong Passwords
If you do anything online that requires a password, make it a strong one, and use a password keeper as well. Keepass is a good choice. »
What I Learned Today: Website Security
No website, regardless of how small or inconsequential it may be, is immune to hacking. »
Tip of the Day: Read Books to your Children
Read books to your children, especially the young ones. With the right books and stories it is certainly not a passive experience! Bedtime is a great time for one or two stories. Even with a busy day, spending this 15 to 30 minutes with the wee ones is time well spent. »
What I Learned Today: Time Management
It doesn’t matter how well you might organise your time, when your day at home consists of four children, your day is just not your own. »