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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... »
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. »
Tip of the Day: Do your Chores
After coming home late from my son’s baseball game tonight, it dawned on me that we were in such a hurry to get out the door to the game that no one had cleaned the kitchen. And now it was 8:00, the kids needed to go to bed, one of them needed to be... »
Tip of the Day: Celebrate!
My oldest son had a playoff baseball game tonight. It might be worthwhile to note that he is 7, and the league is for kids. The team started the game by letting in a two run home run which rattled their nerves some, but they settled, got a run in the bottom of the... »
Tip of the Day: Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day! Unless you need to work today, the Tip of the Day is to take the day off. We’re all busy: we’re busy going to work, going to school, doing yard work, getting the kids to soccer, making meals, etc. My tip to you for the day is to take the day off.... »
Tip of the Day: Don’t Clean the House
This may sound ironic or somewhat counter productive, but just don’t clean the house. Spend one day of the week not cleaning. Instead, do something fun. Go play mini golf. Go go-carting. Maybe a picnic. If you have a hobby, spend the day with the hobby and don’t feel guilty about it. Have kids?... »
Tip of the Day: Take the Kids Out
With spring here, it’s a great time to begin to get out of the house. If you have young children they will almost certainly not mind getting out and running in the fields, or in the rain puddles as the case may be. If parks and running and such aren’t your thing, there are... »
Tip of the Day: Happy Spring!
It’s the first day of spring today! Provided you’re not still snowed in, get out and enjoy some fresh air! Go for a walk. Go for a job, or bike ride. Go get some ice-cream! Life is returning to the worlds, trees are beginning to bud, and it’s a wonderfully refreshing time to be... »
Tip of the Day: Eat Breakfast
Eat breakfast. It doesn’t need to be a feast of a breakfast, but eat something – cereal, oatmeal, pancakes, eggs, or what have you. It doesn’t even need to be a breakfast food! Like chicken noodle soup in the morning? Have some. If you have children eat breakfast with them. In fact, let them... »