by Brenna Arch | Jul 16, 2017 | Blog, Brenna Arch, Capable, Encouragement, feelings, Parenting, Positive Discipline, School age, Self Care, stress, teens, Tools and Tips, training, Uncategorized
Image Copyright: wavebreakmediamicro / 123RF Stock Photo Going back to school is a stressful time for most families and children can feel a lot of anxiety. It is a time when your child will be more prone to cry, have temper tantrums, be irritable, and/or complain of...
by Paige Michaelis | Oct 21, 2016 | Blog, Capable, caregiver, compassion, Connection, feelings, Friends, holidays, kind, Self Care, stress, values
Over the summer I moved from one community to another and in this new community, there is a lot more pressure to “do as my neighbors do” and “go big” for the holidays. It is funny that I can already tell this is the case, but it is true. I have been told, “If you...
by Paige Michaelis | Aug 4, 2016 | anger, Blog, caregiver, compassion, Encouragement, Self Care, stress, time
Need some time alone? You’re not alone… Do you remember the last time you spent an extended period of time by yourself? I don’t mean the occasional trip to the grocery store but some REAL alone time where you have time to let your mind wander. Some time to be in the...
by Paige Michaelis | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, Connection, Friends, Self Care, social interest
Do you remember the “village” your parents had when you were a child? I remember groups of parents looking out for us as we stayed out all day playing. I remember my parents knew most of the people in our neighborhood and trusted them. As kids, we did too (except...
by Paige Michaelis | Oct 19, 2015 | Blog, Encouragement, Self Care, stress, Tools and Tips
This summer was a challenging one for me. I had more work, the children didn’t have much of a routine and my husband was working a ton. I found myself snapping more, being frustrated easily and not wanting to do much with the kids. The children were...
by Paige Michaelis | Oct 7, 2013 | Blog, Parenting, Self Care, Time In
These past few weeks I have found myself saying to friends, “I am just SO busy!” The response is always, “Me too!” Parenting these days is busier and more “pressurized” than ever before: Driving kids to activities, working countless hours, taking care of the house,...
