Too High or Too Low…Beware of Setting Irrational Holiday Expectations (and 6 Tips to Maintain a Realistic Mindset)

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When we get excited for a holiday, it’s important not to have irrational expectations of friends and family. Tips for a realistic mindset. We’ve all done it. We develop expectations of our children, friends, family and of events only to be disappointed. It could be an event we’re attending, or one we’re hosting. It starts […]

December 19, 2014

5 Questions to Consider When Setting Your Family’s Fall Schedule

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The fall schedule fills quickly with fun, educational and creative activities. Soon, we overcommit, leaving no margin for rest. How do we decide what to do? I can’t believe my second summer as a stay-at-home mom is finished already. Unlike last year, our mornings were free since our daughter dropped her morning nap. With no scheduled activities, we kept a very loose […]