Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Where Are Your Teens?
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
I hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was exhausting on many levels. I visited my grandmother in the hospital. She's about 500 miles away. My husband couldn't come due to work, so I had to handle the kids mostly myself. Well, some help from relatives, except my son wouldn't cooperate with that idea. No one but Mommy would do for anything. Suffice it to say I'm exhausted.
Feature Article
School's Out For The Summer: Do You Know Where Your Teen Will Be?
All of the stress associated with the school year has begun to dissipate and now is the time for all good teens to break out and use their free time to engage in summertime fun. Do you know what your teen plans to do? Has your teen obtained a summer job, or will he or she spend the entire time at home unsupervised. Do you know where your teen will be?
Read more and find out where your teen might be! http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/052907.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
I hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was exhausting on many levels. I visited my grandmother in the hospital. She's about 500 miles away. My husband couldn't come due to work, so I had to handle the kids mostly myself. Well, some help from relatives, except my son wouldn't cooperate with that idea. No one but Mommy would do for anything. Suffice it to say I'm exhausted.
Feature Article
School's Out For The Summer: Do You Know Where Your Teen Will Be?
All of the stress associated with the school year has begun to dissipate and now is the time for all good teens to break out and use their free time to engage in summertime fun. Do you know what your teen plans to do? Has your teen obtained a summer job, or will he or she spend the entire time at home unsupervised. Do you know where your teen will be?
Read more and find out where your teen might be! http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/052907.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Using EQ when Parenting
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
*yawn* Not much of a note this morning - restless little boy last night, and I'm exhausted. I really hope he takes an early nap today so I can too.
Feature Article
Are You Using Emotional Intelligence When You Parent?
The idea of Emotional Intelligence (E.I.) was proposed in the early 1980's. E.I. is the ability to access and make use of your feelings in order to be motivated and make good decisions. Daniel Goleman, a leading authority on Emotional Intelligence, describes the abilities that make up E.I. as your capacity to recognize your own feelings and those of others in order to manage your emotions.
Finish your reading at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/052207.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
*yawn* Not much of a note this morning - restless little boy last night, and I'm exhausted. I really hope he takes an early nap today so I can too.
Feature Article
Are You Using Emotional Intelligence When You Parent?
The idea of Emotional Intelligence (E.I.) was proposed in the early 1980's. E.I. is the ability to access and make use of your feelings in order to be motivated and make good decisions. Daniel Goleman, a leading authority on Emotional Intelligence, describes the abilities that make up E.I. as your capacity to recognize your own feelings and those of others in order to manage your emotions.
Finish your reading at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/052207.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Perfect Stay at Home Moms?
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
I hope all my fellow mothers had a great Mother's Day. Mine capped off a very busy week which fortunately did include some really fun times. But it has all left me grateful to be getting back into a more routine schedule.
Feature Article
Fighting the Need to Be the Perfect Stay at Home Mom
When you start out as a stay at home mom you generally have all kinds of ideas as to how it will be. Playtime with the kids. Time to cook wonderful meals every day. Time for your own interests.
Read the rest over at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/051507.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
I hope all my fellow mothers had a great Mother's Day. Mine capped off a very busy week which fortunately did include some really fun times. But it has all left me grateful to be getting back into a more routine schedule.
Feature Article
Fighting the Need to Be the Perfect Stay at Home Mom
When you start out as a stay at home mom you generally have all kinds of ideas as to how it will be. Playtime with the kids. Time to cook wonderful meals every day. Time for your own interests.
Read the rest over at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/051507.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Healthy Snacking
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
This past week has definitely been interesting for me. Ariel turned 5 and we had a really fun birthday party for her.
Feature Article
Teaching Children The Value of Healthful Snacking
Today, more than ever children should be eating healthier. For millions of children in America consuming junk food and not being active enough has contributed to obesity and many kids being above ideal weight. Not only is it important to teach your child which snacks they should eat, but educating them during the early, formidable years may help them sidestep obesity and becoming overweight in the future when they are adults. Here are some hints on yummy healthy snacks for kids.
Come over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/050807.php and read the rest of it.
Stephanie
This past week has definitely been interesting for me. Ariel turned 5 and we had a really fun birthday party for her.
Feature Article
Teaching Children The Value of Healthful Snacking
Today, more than ever children should be eating healthier. For millions of children in America consuming junk food and not being active enough has contributed to obesity and many kids being above ideal weight. Not only is it important to teach your child which snacks they should eat, but educating them during the early, formidable years may help them sidestep obesity and becoming overweight in the future when they are adults. Here are some hints on yummy healthy snacks for kids.
Come over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/050807.php and read the rest of it.
Stephanie
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
SAHM Budget
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
She's turning 5 this week! I can't believe Ariel is that old already. It just doesn't seem that long.
Feature Article
How to Avoid Common Budget Mistakes Stay at Home Moms Make
When you decide to make the sacrifice to be a stay at home mom and raise your family yourself, one of the first concerns is how to handle the budget. Everything can add up so fast, and it's easy to make mistakes.
Come over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/050107.php and read the rest!
See you next week.
Stephanie
She's turning 5 this week! I can't believe Ariel is that old already. It just doesn't seem that long.
Feature Article
How to Avoid Common Budget Mistakes Stay at Home Moms Make
When you decide to make the sacrifice to be a stay at home mom and raise your family yourself, one of the first concerns is how to handle the budget. Everything can add up so fast, and it's easy to make mistakes.
Come over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2007/050107.php and read the rest!
See you next week.
Stephanie
