Posts Tagged ‘rest’
A Plan for Mom
The backpacks are packed, the forms are submitted, the kiddos are off and running. After weeks of preparing for the beginning of the school year for your children, take time to plan your fall. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, catch your breath, and contemplate these areas of enrichment. Just for you! Proactive Plan for…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips to Summer Learning
Use these ten tips to keep your kids engaged and learning during the summer months. Write all ten words on a chalkboard or whiteboard. Try to intentionally incorporate as many of the top ten as possible each week. READ Read as much as you can as often as you can to your children. WRITE Print letters,…
Read More7 Tips for Littles to End Daylight Savings Time: SLEEP
Moms and dads… get set for a time change! Daylight Savings Time ends on November 4. A 60-minute swing in the schedule can make a big difference in a child’s world. The rule of thumb for moving the clock for Daylight Saving Time is: SPRING- spring ahead, FALL- fall back. Start a week ahead of…
Read More10 Tips to a Better Night’s Sleep…for MOM
“I am SO tired!” This is one of the main personal complaints of moms. Lack of rest makes us crabby, impatient, and often sick. Why are we so incredibly worn out? The most common reason is moms today are over scheduled, over booked, and overwhelmed. Take a careful and honest inventory of the commitments on…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips to Inspire Learning this Summer
Summer.. fun, sun, and time to play! But don’t let the learning slide. Here are ten tips to inspire your children to keep the learning alive over the summer months. READ Read as much as you can as often as you can to your children. Spend time at the library. Your children can have their…
Read MoreTop 10 Sleep Tips for Kids… and Parents
In regard to attitude, health and general well being nothing beats a good night sleep. I know at my house when we are not getting enough of the old shut eye things deteriorate quickly; tempers are quick to flare, work doesn’t get done and we all usually end up sick. Rest is important! Even God…
Read MoreStress Reducers for Mom
Last week was all about creating margin during these busy holiday months. And in creating these margins we are actually giving ourselves the gift of time. Stop and enjoy beauty: a bouquet of flowers, a fresh dusting of snow, a conversation with your little one. But when we’re in the midst of this busy season, here…
Read MoreStress Relief for Busy Moms
March Madness for Moms is an attempt to help you and me to take a deep breath, close our eyes, and relax…just for a moment. The hectic springtime schedule can be overwhelming. Grab a cup of coffee, sink into a comfy chair, and read through the list of stress reducers printed below. Find one or…
Read MoreGetting Enough ZZZs…Sleep
Sleep Habits for Kids …when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24b Getting Enough ZZZs? In regard to attitude, health and general well being nothing beats a good night sleep. I know at my house when we are not getting enough of the old shut eye things deteriorate quickly; tempers are quick…
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