Recent Parents Blog | Rest & Relaxation PostsThe World of Harry Potterby Myra Turner28 Jul 2007 08:16 PMI've never been a Harry Potter fan. No disrespect to Ms. Rowling. When the HP craze hit the U.S. I figured I was simply too old to get hooked on childish fantasy. Plus, I didn't have kids so I figured why bother. Tips To Recharge Your Batteriesby Myra Turner23 Jul 2007 03:04 PMOne of the things that amazes me about being a parent, especially the parent of a young child, is how draining it can be. Taking Vacations Without the Kidsby Myra Turner06 Jun 2007 12:42 PMYesterday I wrote about day tripping in your own town. Spending time with your kids is great but what about taking a trip without the little ones. Many parents would like to but feel guilty about wanting to have some time away from the little ones. Taking a Vacation Before the Summer Breakby Myra Turner22 May 2007 07:35 AMAs parents, we sometimes have a hard time taking a break without feeling guilty. With school ending this week, I decided I would take a vacation and prepare myself for a busy summer. Not a full-time vacation just a few hours off in the morning and a light writing schedule. Spring Break- Not Just for the Kidsby Myra Turner16 Apr 2007 07:34 AMSpring Break is here and the kids are home from school this week. It's a bittersweet time for me. Sure, I'm excited about not having to wake up at 6:30 (I'm not a morning person!) but the problem remains what to do with Tyler doing this time. Working from home has definite advantages. "Me" Timeby Myra Turner03 Apr 2007 09:02 AMSometimes the answers we seek are literally right in front of us. As parents we often talk about not getting enough "me" time. However, there is a way and it's really quite simple. What you have to do is take out a calendar or day planner and schedule time for yourself. The Sanity Walkby Kori Rodley Irons27 Mar 2007 09:36 AMI am not a huge, avid exercising sort of person. However, I am completely dedicated to my walks. The reality is, though, that walking emerged more as a way to stay sane and re-group as a parent than it did as any way of getting in a little daily movement. Sneaking "Me" Time Into Your Dayby Myra Turner22 Jan 2007 10:58 AMMany moms wonder how they can sneak a bit of "me" time into their busy day. For me, I find most days to be a juggling act. I cringe when people say that it should be easier for me since I "don't work". The Therapeutic Power of Coloring Booksby Kori Rodley Irons18 Jan 2007 09:18 AMWe haven't yet outgrown coloring books around here. Recently I realized the torch has been passed when my eldest daughter came home with several new books to add to our household collection. The Search for Solitudeby Kori Rodley Irons14 Jan 2007 02:43 PMLike most moms of busy families, solitude is pretty hard to come by around my house. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "Nobleman, I don't think experts are suggesting you cut them off from candy "cold turkey." Moderation is key." Michele Cheplic says... "A trip to the police station for stealing--now there's a novel approach." |
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