by lynn | Dec 2, 2017 | Blog, Home Life, Parenting
I am going to assume your children’s rooms are completely out of control. They can so easily get that way. There are food encrusted plates under the bed, old peanut butter sandwiches in the drawers, and all manner of toys, crayons, papers, socks etc., which have...
by lynn | Jun 2, 2017 | Life Strategies, Marriage Counseling, Parenting
I know that a lot of people think creating a routine is something only very boring, non-creative people would do, but I disagree! Creating and tweaking your own routine can free up energy for the rest of your life. The fact is that laundry and dishes and cooking and...
by lynn | Aug 12, 2016 | Life Strategies, Marriage Counseling, Parenting
It’s the little things sometimes that make or break us. Here are some ideas for making going back-to-school easier: Lock up all electronic devices one hour before your kids’ bedtime. Turn off the TV. Stop looking at any lighted screen. Get ready for bed and...
by lynn | Aug 8, 2016 | Life Strategies, Marriage Counseling, Parenting
Going back to school is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Your family may have gotten into their summer routine which involves sleeping later and being a bit more relaxed about schedules, etc. Here are some ways which may help you go back to school without all...
by lynn | Jul 25, 2016 | Marriage Counseling, Parenting
First of all, stop telling them to clean their rooms. From now on, think of their room as 5 separate zones instead of one room. The zones are the bed, the floor, the desk, the closet, and the nightstand and chest of drawers. If you like, you can even separate the...
by lynn | Apr 11, 2016 | Life Strategies, Marriage Counseling, Parenting
Does bedtime at your house make your stress and anxiety shoot up into the stratosphere? Do you dread that time of day when tempers flare, children sob and scream and any thoughts of relaxing are simply out of the question? You are not alone. Bedtime can be one of the...
