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    Mental Health

    Awareness and Prevention of Caregiver Burnout

    June 13, 2024 - By 

    Awareness and Prevention of Caregiver Burnout Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that results from the demands of caring for others, often over an extended period. It’s common among individuals who provide ongoing care for family members or loved ones who are elderly, disabled, chronically ill, or have special needs. The responsibilities of caregiving can be overwhelming, encompassing tasks such as providing personal care, managing medications, attending medical appointments, coordinating services, and handling household chores. The constant pressure and stress of managing these responsibilities can take a toll on caregivers, leading to burnout. Symptoms of…

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    Dandelion Chronicles: The Sequel Grows

    June 12, 2024 - By 

    Dandelion Chronicles: The Sequel Grows For some reason, my post The Dandy Dandelion has been getting a lot of traction on Pinterest lately. I decided since this post was originally written in 2019 it was probably time for an update. Over the last 5 years, I have learned even more about the dandelion and I’d like to think my blog writing skills have improved since then. A humble and delicate yet resilient dandelion, Showing us resilience, hope, and unexpected beauty. Often dismissed as a mere weed, this unassuming flower holds within its golden petals a wealth of stories, secrets, and…

  • Parenting

    18 Last Day of School Celebration Ideas

    June 11, 2024 - By 

    Last Day of School Celebrations End-of-School-Year Poems Read some of these end-of-school-year poems on the classroom poems website. Help your kiddo write their own last day of school poem for their scrapbook if they feel inspired.  Read Oh the Places You’ll Go   Take a Last Day Photo Send a surprise last-day note in a snack or lunch bag Do some car art for up line Break the paper Banner across the door saying Hello Summer  Make signs to welcome summer with some Balloons Host an afterschool party or special family dinner Make Hand Art and compare it to previous years’…

  • Mental Health

    10 tips to Maintaining Mental Wellness Amidst Crisis

    June 10, 2024 - By 

      Maintaining Mental Wellness Amidst Crisis During a crisis, people need help. Whether it be a personal or global crisis, take care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being while navigating challenging circumstances. Here are some strategies to help you stay grounded and resilient: During a crisis, there are a lot of needs. People need advice, direction, assurance, support, truth, etc. What if you are dealing with a crisis? What will you need most?  Can we plan ahead and prepare to make future crises less impactful by putting mental wellness and self-care tools in our toolbox and routine? Let’s start…

  • Health - Mental Health

    10 Simple Wellness Tips to Start Your Summer Right

    June 9, 2024 - By 

    10 Simple Wellness Tips to Start Your Summer Right   The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal.” The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” It also goes into detail on the difference between wellness and well-being. Until reading this, I had often interchanged those words as if they were the same. Why is wellness important? Here is a great article from Judy Molinaro on why health and wellness are important. …

  • Mental Health

    Get it Done Finish It

    June 5, 2024 - By 

    Stop Beating Yourself up for not Getting Things Done You may have heard this advice from others: Get it done. Finish it “Get it done” and “finish it” both convey a sense of urgency and determination to complete a task or goal. Makes complete sense. These phrases can serve as motivational reminders to stay focused and follow through until the task is completed successfully.   I spend a lot of time going through life looking at what I’should’ be doing or what I didn’t get done. Instead, we (you and I) should acknowledge how much we have already done. I…

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    2024 Expectations Vs Realities

    June 4, 2024 - By 

    2024 Expectations Vs Realities At the end of 2023, I was all gung ho; this was going to be the year that I completed X, Y and Z. Okay I start most years like that and then, of course, things happen. So why do we end up disappointing ourselves by not meeting our own expectations of ourselves? Are we expecting unrealistic things?  I’ve followed productivity coaches for years, always trying different planners and apps to get myself organized and get it done.  I end up not following through. Why? because I never finish making my plan… Trying to not let…

  • Homesteading

    Dyeing With Dandelions

    June 3, 2024 - By 

      Dyeing With Dandelions  “Dyeing with dandelions” could be interpreted in a few ways. It could refer to someone lying among dandelions as they pass away,  finding solace or beauty in nature during their final moments. Metaphorically, it might symbolize finding peace or contentment in unexpected or simple things, even in the face of mortality. The dandelion, often considered a weed, can also represent resilience and the ability to thrive in adverse conditions, suggesting a serene acceptance of the natural cycle of life and death. But in this post, I am talking about  using dandelions (Taraxacum spp.) as a natural…

  • Mental Health - Parenting

    Emotion Explorers Roundup : Navigating Feelings with Kids

    June 2, 2024 - By 

    Emotion Explorers Roundup: Navigating Feelings with Kids   Emotions can be like peeling an onion. Layers and layers, especially if the person has had a lot of trauma or adverse experiences in their lives.  The things I know now that I did not know when I was a parent amaze me. I mean, I wish I had known it all then. But before I go down that rabbit hole, I am giving you a round-up of resources and ideas for exploring feelings with kids and teaching kids how to express their emotions healthily. As I wrote in my 2021 article…

  • Parenting

    Fathers Day Roundup

    June 2, 2024 - By 

    Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, 2024, and June is National Men’s Health Month.  Men’s Health Awareness is the whole month of June; there is also the week 10–16 dedicated to Men’s Health Week.  On June 14 is ‘Wear Blue’  to support the MENTAL HEALTH OF MEN / BOYS through Men’s Health Network. #ShowUsYourBlue     Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Bombas socks  Amazon Fathers Day Shop! Click & Carry Giveaway Is Dad a fan of Fallout? If so, look here!!!…