Tips to transition from school to summer schedule

Raise your hands, parents, if there are parts of summer vacation that you secretly dread. For kids, it's three months of freedom. For parents, summer break often means less structure, child care difficulties, work-play juggling, added responsibilities and all the headaches those entail. Here are ways to peacefully transition from school to summer break schedules. Read more here  Tips to transition from school to summer schedule

Strategies for Coping with Holiday Stress-Induced Relationship Problems

Strategies for Coping with Holiday Stress-Induced Relationship Problems It's one of life's enigmas; the winter holiday season, which is supposed to bring the greatest joy, sometimes causes more feelings of depression and anxiety. Relationships and marriages , says family therapist Rachel Sussman, often suffer holiday-related setbacks. Here's a look at holiday relationship issues, with some first-hand advice about ways to cope. Read more

When to Quit Multitasking and Take a Break

Back Pain: Therapeutic Tips and Techniques Sometime, we multitask, organize, schedule and just plain do too darn much. It's important to know when to slow down and practice a little self-care. You can't pour from an empty cup. One of the loudest biofeedback warning signals that you've overdone it is back pain. Back pain has got to be one of the most difficult pain to manage, too. Other bodily aches are more localized. You can elevate your feet or adjust your arms to alleviate pain in those areas. The back comprises about half of the body. When back pain sets in, it's all-encompassing.

I have an on-going relationship with back pain. There are several factors that contribute to my back pain. I was born with congenital hips and wore a brace for the first year of my life. I have scoliosis or curvature of the spine. I have a spina bifida or unformed disk in my lower back. I also have several slipped or herniated disks. I haven't seen a physician or caregiver for my back for about eight years now, and I believe that arthritis has begun to take hold in my neck and lower back. I don't want to spend the money to prove or disprove my theory. I'm also eerily OCD, Type A, etc. Here are ways that I've found to slow down, relax and heal. Read more

How to Keep from Going Nuts When Guests Stay Overnight

The holidays represent different things for different people. For many people, the holidays mean parties, entertaining and house guests, which means extra work and preparation. Can you be a good hostess and set boundaries for house guests? Absolutely. Use this guide anytime you have house guests. Read on...

How to Multitask for Parents

Today's world demands that we wear about five hats all at once! Multi-tasking is an essential skill. So here is a guide for parents who need to be in several places and do several things all at the same time! A note of caution, however, it is not healthy emotionally or physically to be 'on jump' all the time. If you run in high gear all of the time, your engine is gonna quit much sooner. Here's how to multitask when you need to. Read on...

Coping Skill with Holiday Stress and Busyness

Holiday Stress Busters: How to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Seasonal Rush "Life is hectic, especially during the holiday season." How many times have you heard that. Holiday candles are beautiful, but not when burned at both ends. Feeling like your holiday candle just might burn out? Try these sanity-saving tips. Read More

Sleep Schedules, Bedtime Rituals for Kids

Causes of Tiredness and Exhaustion in School-Aged Children I've been a teacher in various educational settings for over 25 years. There's an increasing and alarming trend among school age children: tired, sleepy, lethargic children who can't pay attention in class. Why is 'Sleep student syndrome' so prevalent? Read More

Easy Ways to Get Organized for Winter

Easy Ways to Organize Your Possessions, Your Home, Your Schedule and Your Life Does your life feel out of control, chaotic, disorganized and overwhelming? Here are easy, free tips to organize, purge, free up resources and live simply. These tips won't cost you anything except the loss of a massive load of stress. Read More

Safety Organization Checklist to Plan a School Group Field Trip

Safety Checklist for Teacher, Parent, Homeschool and Volunteer School Field Trip Coordinators Field trips provide an hands-on, real world learning experiences. One of the primary goals for field trip organizers should be safety and security of students. Be prepared for emergencies and issues on field trips by planning ahead. Read More

Home Maintenance Multitasking

Quick Tips for Home Maintenance that Will Save You Money and Make You Safer several ideas for improving performance and safety of your appliances and saving money at home View more

Al Anon Slogans, Meditations for Busy Parents

Al Anon Slogan Meditations In this fast-paced, intense world, healthy multitasking requires staying grounded. Emotional health is paramount to multitasking efficiently. Al Anon and AA slogans are the perfect tool for emotional well being. View more »

Multitask a Workout into a Busy Day!

The Ultimate Guide to Quick Fitness Workouts Over 70 ways to fit a mini workout into your day! Exercise quickies for folks on the go! Office, school, home, car workouts. A must-have for busy parents. Use yoga suggestions for fitness workout plus stress-relieving meditation. View more »