Mom’s Dealing with Depression: What’s Really Bothering You?

How to Handle Everyday Ups & Downs

Depression: Tips on Dealing with Everyday Ups & Downs

Like everybody else in the world we moms have our ups and downs.  Some days we are feeling good….other days—not so much. No explanation, we just can’t seem to get out of our funk.  Now before I go any further, I certainly understand that there are medical explanations for some of our mental conditions, chemical imbalances and neurological processes.  However, I am talking about those days (or maybe even weeks) where you feel just, BLAH!  Before we think the worse or label it depression I suggest that we use this time to run a self audit. Self-audits are a great way to clearly identify the “real” issue you are facing, reclaim your power over it and make a plan to come out of it.

How to Integrate Learning into Your Child’s Day

Early Learning - Toddlers with a Phone

Ways to Contribute to Your Child’s Learning Experience

The rate at which children learn and develop is staggering – especially in the first five years of a child’s life. Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain develops during those formative early years? While many skills will come naturally such as eating, sleeping and swallowing – your child has a lifetime of learning ahead of them, and now is the time to establish a solid foundation for them.

For the type of learning that takes intentional teaching, your child will need a structured environment with creative activities to promote critical thinking skills. Whether your child is educated primarily at home or in a preschool or daycare facility, you have an integral part to play in these early years. A formalized education is only as effective as the adults in a child’s life who are willing to also incorporate learning in a more informal, natural way during the course of the day.

8 Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

8 Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

How to Eat Organic on a Budget

Have you ever wished you could feed your family organic foods, but when you check out the price tags your eyes pop out of your head? Yeah, me, too. So I decided to figure out some ways to feed my family of seven organic foods on a tight budget. Here’s what I found out: