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“A few weeks ago, I was talking with my cousin’s 8-year-old daughter about what we were each learning in school. During our conversation, she looked at the fancy ring on my left hand, fourth finger and asked, “Are you married?” An affirming, “mmmhmmm, I sure am,” was my reply. Shocked she asked, “You can be married when you’re still going to school???”

Have you ever experienced the racing thoughts, tightening of your muscles, and quickening of your breath that highlights anxiety? Or have you ever been paralyzed by your fears, afraid to pursue a passion, engage in social activities, or even just engage in your normal every day life?

Guess what? It can be managed! Here’s how:

The Stay at Home Parent obviously does so much! The chores are all done, the house is sparkling clean, and the kids are perfect angels all the time, right? WRONG.

But they’re home all day, so why don’t those things get done?

School comes with a lot of new things. New teachers, new schedule, new classmates, new material to learn, and new buildings. Sometimes, when it’s a school they’ve never been to, it’s new everything. The newness of it all may lead your child to feel a fear of the unknown. Your child is likely feeling…

You may feel misunderstood or like your relationship is unfulfilling. Well, you are not alone. Many couples go through times like this. Some can get through it, and then those hurt feelings come right back. Others can figure out a solution that helps them get through many of the hard times. One of those solutions that keeps on working is…

“The sudden jump to having kids home all day long can bring on more stress than a parent already feels. If you’re home with the kids, you may wonder, how do I keep them entertained ALL DAY LONG? Or, if you’re working, you may question, what do I do with my kids now when I’m at work?