Choices about careers and families are much different for women now than they were 50 years ago. Many women today don’t want to have to choose between career vs family. They want both, and society tells us we can have both. But both often means burnout and feeling like you’re not giving enough of yourself […]
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Top 40 Fun Activities To Do With Kids
Today, with all the personal electronic devices, it is so easy for families to disperse into their own cyberspace and completely lose touch with reality. It can certainly be a challenge to find ‘real time’ true family interface and that is why I suggest setting aside at least one day a week as “family day“. […]
How Behavior Support Strategies Transform Family Dynamics
Family life isn’t always smooth sailing. Some days feel like a whirlwind of frustration, miscommunication, and emotional overload, especially when challenging behaviors start to feel like battles. And it’s not just you. In 2023, nearly one in three parents rated their daily stress at the highest levels, compared to only 20% of adults without children. […]
About Family Counseling Services [Types And Benefits]
I absolutely believe in families as the building blocks of society. I also believe that our happiness in our family is probably one of the most important factors in determining our overall happiness and even our mental health. It comes as no surprise then that I support useful tools like family counseling services. These mental […]
Lots of Awesome Family Fun Night Ideas
Family nights are an excellent way to stay connected with your family, no matter what ages and stages of life. This connection is increasingly important in today’s world where potential distractions from family are becoming ever louder. It is important for families to invest quality time each week if they really want to forge meaningful, […]
Celebrate National Day of Unplugging With Your Family
I was just telling my kids the other day that when I was a kid, no one had cell phones and not everyone had computers. It is hard to believe that, in a world that is now so dependent on devices. That is why it is a great idea to celebrate National Day of Unplugging […]
Family Tree Template Printable And How To Gather Family History
At some point in your child’s elementary education they’re going to come home with a school project to build their family tree. I have included in this post a free family tree template printable that helps make it easy for kids to learn how to build your family tree. It’s a great way for kids […]