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Anger Management: Helping Children Manage Anger
Let me just say, my young child comes with a lot of uncontrolled anger! She has definitely tested my “hood” characteristics, lol... frequently and on many occasions. Therefore, I am practicing what...
How To Get Over Panic Attacks Naturally By Doing 3 Things
I would like to thank Natalie, creator of The Grace Real for taking the time to share her experience and provide strategies to manage panic attacks. You can find more information about Natalie by...
The Month Of The Military Child: An Interview With Our Five Girls
Military life is something I am extremely passionate about. I have been "married" to the Navy for almost 14 years. I have shared with you in Resilience in Military Spouses and Resilience in...
MY MORNING ROUTINE
If you are a person of all things, chances are, you have a routine. Why? Because creating routines are essential to a successful life. Sometimes the routine works for you, but there are times you...
How Imagination Helps In Raising Children
While raising children, parents need to wear different hats during the day. You need to be a singer, entertainer, dancer to calm your baby, multitasking jangler of different tasks at the same time....
WHAT IS FOSTER CARE? WHAT PROGRAM DID CHIEF & I CHOOSE?
A few months ago, I shared with you my journey to becoming a foster parent. Since writing Becoming A Foster Parent, I have been asked several questions regarding different foster care programs....
WHAT I LEARNED BY ASKING FOR HELP
Sometimes taking a break helps you to regroup and gain clarity on your life. Taking breaks can be liberating, especially from things that somehow hold you hostage. I think we all deserve a break...
Why Routines Are Important for Your Mental Health
Routine (noun.) a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program Routines. Most commonly, we hear and refer to routines when we are talking about young children. I often hear parents...
Forgiveness and Healing
One of the hardest things that I had to face as an adult is forgiveness. When I think about how hard it is, I ask myself why it is worth it? The things that we face in life at the hands of others...
5 Tips To Surviving A Long Distance Relationship
Surviving a long distance relationship has been a difficult challenge for both Chief and I. You may think after 13 plus years it gets easier, it doesn't! Over time and with each separation, you grow...
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