Let’s face it; sometimes, kids can be difficult. But they are only little, and they don’t always have the emotional regulators adults have. It takes a while before they learn how to wait for something or why they can’t touch the hot tap. But before they learn those skills, it’s our job as a parent to help keep them calm and teach them. So what can you do to make sure that you are helping them keep calm when things seem to be making them irritable or upset? Be the model Parents are ...
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Nine Unique Christmas Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Christmas is a time for friends and family. This is the time of year where we take some time to relax, enjoy food, drink eggnog, and get together with our loved ones. However, it can be challenging to find gifts that are perfect for everyone in your life - whether you have children or not! That's why I've put together this blog post about nine unique Christmas gifts that the whole family can enjoy. So whether you're shopping for adults or kids, these will be sure to please anyone on your ...
3 Ways To Keep Your Health On Track
Everyone should be as focused on their health as possible at all times. Not only does it make for a longer life, but it also makes for a more enjoyable one and one which is much more likely to deliver in exactly the way you would hope. If you happen to know, or you at least suspect very strongly, that you are not really doing all you can to keep your health in line, then there are some major things that you can take on board to ensure that you are doing so as best as possible from here on out. ...
Check Out What’s New at Hy-Vee this Month
You all know I love my local Hy-Vee. I'm there often. When I was given the opportunity to try out some new items that Hy-Vee would be carrying for Helpful Smiles TV and share my thoughts I just had to say yes! Hy-Vee sent me a box full of items to try and share my thoughts on. As you can see, the box had a nice variety of items but the one thing I was dying to try were those Cheetos! I will be rating the items on a scale of 1 to 5 exclamation points. 1 exclamation point being it's good, someone ...
Advice For Separating Your Work And Personal Life When Working From Home
Working from home can take a toll on your balance between work and family time. As your computer and notes are at an arm’s reach away, it can be difficult to truly switch off. Therefore, it is important to create a distinct line between work and personal life when you are working from home. If you need some advice, keep reading. Have a separate workspace Using a study desk as opposed to your kitchen counter will enable you to focus properly. Plus, it gives you a specific line between work ...
Coping with Financial Stress
Stress is bad for our physical and mental health If you are stressed, you’re more likely to suffer from insomnia, depression, high blood pressure, panic attacks, and a whole host of other things that are best avoided. Of course, stress is not always easily avoided, and one of the biggest causes of stress is often financial difficulties. If you’re in debt or you don’t have enough money for whatever reason, it’s easy to get stressed out by it, but instead of letting the stress overtake you, try ...