One of the most thorough research projects on relationships is called the Alameda County Study. Headed by a Harvard social scientist, it tracked the lives of 7,000 people over nine years. Researchers found that the most isolated people were three times more likely to die than those with strong relational connections.
People who had bad health [...]
I know that whether you are a parent or not, if you watch television, listen to a radio, or read a magazine, you are very aware of the obesity epidemic in this country. What is shocking is the amount of children that are overweight. I did not begin struggling with my weight until [...]
Freedoms greater than self control = Developmental Confusion
Freedoms less than self control = Developmental Frustration
Freedoms equal to self control = Developmental Harmony
“On Becoming Toddler Wise”
Freedom = Responsibility. Recently, my sister confessed that she does not give her five year old enough [...]
Our brain compartmentalizes like a computer or filing cabinet. If there is clutter everywhere our brain short circuits because it can not compartmentalize chaos. One of the first things a psychologist told my mom that my ADD brother needed was order, and structure. While there are so many things I could say on this [...]
Ok, I spend a lot of time reading about order. Establishing goals, and how to reach them. Bringing an end to the chaos in my home, and my life. It seems everywhere I look for these answers there is a common thread. BABY STEPS! Baby step your way to Financial Freedom. Baby Step [...]
We all want to start the New Year off right. We have talked about what we want from ourselves this year, but what about for our children? We want them to be successful this year, and I know there are some habits I would like to establish in Emily and Anna. Anna will be [...]
This year has been amazing for us!
I started this blog in August, which is a huge outlet and voice for me. Ben has gone full time with his web design business, Epoc Designs, and Emily and Anna of course are the most precious things in our life. They are always growing, and the source of [...]
I have been reading a blog that is to help with weight loss. Her principles of “Eat4Today” is something we can use in every aspect of our lives. Katie sets goals for herself everyday, but only for that day. As someone who struggles with my weight I especially liked this site. It focuses on one [...]
Did you know that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile? Did you know that studies show, just the simple act of smiling can actually cause a chemical reaction in your body? Did you know that movement, dancing being my favorite, releases endorphines and other chemicals that fight depression? Did you [...]
Do you remember Mcdonald’s old slogan, some time before “Da da da da da, I’m lovin it!”? It was “You deserve a break today.”
I know you are continuously reading that it is important to take time for yourself, nurture your spirit, have a quiet time each day… The truth is this is so much [...]
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