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10 Quick Tips for Family Summertime Blues and Boredom
In most homes, school is over, and summertime has begun. On the one hand, most moms feel grateful that warm weather is here, family fun has begun, and the stress of the school year is on hold for the next three months. The kids are ecstatic because they get to run through the yard shooting water guns at their friends, sleep in and stay up later, and take a break from dreaded homework. But it doesn't... (posted by Lori Radun 1 year 237 days ago.)
In most homes, school is over, and summertime has begun. On the one hand, most moms feel grateful that warm weather is here, family fun has begun, and the stress of the school year is on hold for the next three months. The kids are ecstatic because they get to run through the yard shooting water guns at their friends, sleep in and stay up later, and take a break from dreaded homework. But it doesn't... (posted by Lori Radun 1 year 237 days ago.)
Positive Ways to Deal with Tough Parenting Challenges
As a parent, there are many challenges that you must face and some of them may be particularly tough because you just aren't sure how to deal with them. No parent knows how to deal with every situation because every situation is unique to a particular family. Here are five examples of tough parenting challenges that you may face and positive solutions on how to deal with these challenges. ... (posted by Lori Radun 1 year 276 days ago.)
As a parent, there are many challenges that you must face and some of them may be particularly tough because you just aren't sure how to deal with them. No parent knows how to deal with every situation because every situation is unique to a particular family. Here are five examples of tough parenting challenges that you may face and positive solutions on how to deal with these challenges. ... (posted by Lori Radun 1 year 276 days ago.)
When Mama Doesn't Get "Me Time"
What exactly does "me time" mean? To each mom it has a different meaning. To some it means going out with the girls, to others it may mean being able to just read a book for a half hour. You might be thinking "sometimes being a mom doesn't allow a lot of time for me ". Moms usually can find any number of reasons why "me time" just doesn't happen very often for them. Some moms may use the excuses I'm too tired or I'm behind... (posted by Lori Radun 1 year 336 days ago.)
What exactly does "me time" mean? To each mom it has a different meaning. To some it means going out with the girls, to others it may mean being able to just read a book for a half hour. You might be thinking "sometimes being a mom doesn't allow a lot of time for me ". Moms usually can find any number of reasons why "me time" just doesn't happen very often for them. Some moms may use the excuses I'm too tired or I'm behind... (posted by Lori Radun 1 year 336 days ago.)
Single Moms - You're Not Alone
Motherhood is filled with ups and downs, triumphs and defeats and it is sometimes a tireless job. Mothers don't get sick days, or vacation days and some days you don't even get the chance to brush your teeth by yourself. Being a single mom, you face a lot of things by yourself whether it is mowing the grass, running your kids places or even who you are going to call when something breaks can be a challenge to a... (posted by Lori Radun 2 years 27 days ago.)
Motherhood is filled with ups and downs, triumphs and defeats and it is sometimes a tireless job. Mothers don't get sick days, or vacation days and some days you don't even get the chance to brush your teeth by yourself. Being a single mom, you face a lot of things by yourself whether it is mowing the grass, running your kids places or even who you are going to call when something breaks can be a challenge to a... (posted by Lori Radun 2 years 27 days ago.)
A New Mom's Guide to Thriving with her New Baby
It was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I'll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed from a friend. It wasn't an infant car seat like the ones we have today, so the huge car seat swallowed up all 6 pounds... (posted by Lori Radun 2 years 37 days ago.)
It was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I'll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed from a friend. It wasn't an infant car seat like the ones we have today, so the huge car seat swallowed up all 6 pounds... (posted by Lori Radun 2 years 37 days ago.)
Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holiday Season and Beyond
With the holiday season fast approaching, time spent with family increases. Add this increased time with the addition of aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas and cousins, and you can have quite an interesting family dynamic. The more people you have involved in any one situation, the more effort it takes to manage the different personalities. Last year in our home was Christmas as usual. My... (posted by Lori Radun 2 years 112 days ago.)
With the holiday season fast approaching, time spent with family increases. Add this increased time with the addition of aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas and cousins, and you can have quite an interesting family dynamic. The more people you have involved in any one situation, the more effort it takes to manage the different personalities. Last year in our home was Christmas as usual. My... (posted by Lori Radun 2 years 112 days ago.)
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