Too busy, Mom & Dad?
“What can I get done while I’m resting?” I wondered. “Unclear on the concept,” my husband commented. Sometimes, parents get too busy. Then the world becomes more frustrating. At least it seems so, because we get tired and grumpy, like a toddler who needs a nap. We find our stomachs are in knots, we have […]
When parents grow weary
[Adapted from Staying Sane as You Homeschool by Kathy Kuhl.] Feeling frazzled? Or just tired? In this series, so far, I have urged you to focus on loving and enjoying your children, and nurturing your marriage. I saved the most important for last. Take care of yourself. Surprised? I’m not saying “live for yourself.” I […]
The best stress reducer
Why exercise? “Because it feels so good when you stop,” my father often said. A recent article in the New York Times explains, why exercise makes you less anxious.