You've tried to quit caffeine a handful of times and thought you were dying. You also threw a frying pan at your husband when he asked you where you left the car keys. The kids ran scared to their rooms after you screamed at them for putting the milk carton back in the fridge with a tablespoon of … [Read more...] about Quit Caffeine In A Week With No Withdrawal Symptoms
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Why A New Mom Needs Your Help More Than Your Advice
Having a new baby is a life-changing event in a woman's life. It can also be a wonderful opportunity for friends and family to show the new mom they care, by helping her with her baby. I want to talk about why a new mom needs your help more than your advice. Me, my daughter Charity and my … [Read more...] about Why A New Mom Needs Your Help More Than Your Advice
Meet Alice from Wonderland
I woke at 4 am like usual and rolled out of bed. Grabbing my cell phone and glasses, I headed out into the kitchen to make a pot of coffee...the best part of any day. I looked at my phone and saw my daughter Charity had sent me six messages. Soon I would meet Alice from Wonderland... Excitement and … [Read more...] about Meet Alice from Wonderland
How to Avoid Burnout When Caregiving
You've most likely heard the alarming statistics. If you are a caregiver, your chances of divorce are much higher. In order to have our other relationships thrive we need to know how to avoid burnout when caregiving. I'm going to give you ten tips that will help you avoid exhaustion. But let me … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Burnout When Caregiving
The Importance of Loving Your Family
Thirteen years ago our family moved into our dream home. The excitement had been building for a year as we anticipated the move. It's a good thing we cannot see into our own futures. Since we are selling our home, it has caused me to reflect. If these walls could talk, what would they tell you...the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Loving Your Family
Perfect Mothers and How They Never Existed
Are you a young mom, who wonders how your children are going to survive your imperfect parenting? Have you been too hard on yourself and feel you're always messing up? Well, I'm here to give you hope since that was me twenty years ago: I saw someone ask an excellent question on Facebook. "To all … [Read more...] about Perfect Mothers and How They Never Existed