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Small Changes That Could Boost Your Productivity

If you have been working from home for a while, it is likely that you have settled into a comfortable work routine. Perhaps you start each “shift” in the same way, or you have a pattern of doing tasks in a certain order. Routines can be wonderful and they can help to keep you on track. Sometimes, though, you can find ways to adjust your routine in order to become even more productive. A couple of ideas for adjustments that you could make to your work day fall under the general topic of doing less and accomplishing more. I know … Continue reading →

Can People Change?

Do you believe people can change? By people I mean your ex husband. After a divorce it’s hard to get along with this man you used to love. I know I felt like my ex husband had changed in ways that robbed me of my happiness and I was mad about it. In the beginning sometimes that anger just ate me up inside but I finally had to let go of it, for me, not for him. There is so much bitterness after a divorce. Maybe your ex husband has done some things that make it impossible for you to … Continue reading →

Ten Ways a Special Needs Child Will Change You Forever

Having a son or daughter with special needs transforms us. There is just no way around it—we are shaped and chiseled from the inside out. It’s a process not without pain, but the ultimate rewards are great. Here are ten ways that a special needs child will change you forever: Perspective shift. There’s something about having a child who is struggling to master simple language, develop motor skills, or maintain basic health that changes your perception of things. Now, whether or not you get a new pair of shoes to wear to the Brewster’s Christmas party doesn’t seem to matter … Continue reading →

SnapChat Might Trigger Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Parents might want to have a conversation with their teens and tweens who use SnapChat or Facetune. A Viewpoint published on JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery warns that apps that enable users to alter their selfies into something prettier can trigger body dysmorphic disorder in some people. The Viewpoint was written by Susruthi Rajanala, BA; Mayra B. C. Mayome, MD; and Neelam A. Vashi, MD. They point out a change in patients who seek plastic surgery. “Previously, patients would bring images of celebrities to their consultations to emulate their attractive features. A new phenomenon, dubbed “Snapchat dysmorphia,” has patients seeking out … Continue reading →

Online Business Planning Resource – Bplans.com

If you are thinking about starting a home – based business, writing a business plan is hopefully something that is near the top of your to do list. When you want to write your business plan, you can find resources on the internet which can not only provide you with sample business plans to get you started but which can also guide you to information that can help you to think through the various aspects of your plan. One of these online resources is bplans.com. One great thing about bplans.com is that they have a huge collection of sample business … Continue reading →

Getting Road Trip Ready

I just realized today that in just a couple of weeks, my husband, the boys, my parents, and I are going to embark on the biggest adventure that we as a family have ever had. In the past, I have pretty much been a seat of the pants type of girl when it comes to travel. I am not sure if that is such a wise approach to take on a road trip from Vermont to Florida that involves four adults and two kids, so I am beginning to do a little bit of planning. There once was a time … Continue reading →

Potty Progress

If there is one thing that parents of toddlers should know about potty training, it is that each child will follow his or her own unique path to potty independence. There are many ways to approach potty training, and each method works well for some children. The question of when to begin potty training is as big of a decision as the method that you will use. At my house, we are employing a laid back, no pressure approach to using the potty. We bought Dylan a potty when he was about two years old. He was curious about it, … Continue reading →

Becoming A Big Brother Takes Time

If you had asked me four months ago how Dylan was feeling about being a big brother, I would have told you that he was not at all happy about it. While he never went so far as to ask me to return Blake to the hospital from whence he came, he was not exactly excited about sharing me with another little person. In the beginning, it seemed like no matter how hard I tried to make sure that Dylan’s needs were taken care of, I still felt as if I were falling short of meeting them. At first, it … Continue reading →

Taking the Office Outside

Summer is here and the one thing I cannot stand is being stuck indoors working. I realize at some point maturity should set in and kick the daydreams out of my head. Until that happens, I sit in my office (dining room) and type away, plan, write an ebook, and engage in social media (for business purposes), and wish I was outside playing with the kids. Do you ever want to take your office outside? As a homeschooling mom, I know the importance of giving the kids some time outside to play and unwind. Even a simple change of scenery … Continue reading →

When a Lump Isn’t Bad News

Feeling a lump in your breast or getting called back for more tests after a mammogram does not necessarily mean cancer. Many lumps are caused by benign conditions. While you shouldn’t panic, it is still important to get any breast changes checked out by your doctor as soon as possible. When women do get cancer, one out of every three cases is breast cancer. So, it makes sense that feeling that lump could induce some anxiety. Here is some information about breast lumps and other breast changes that are not cancerous. Breast Cysts Breast lumps could actually be cysts, fluid … Continue reading →