Tag Archives: me time

What is true happiness? Have you found it?

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Be happy. It sounds so simple, but is it really that easy? When you ask parents what they want for their kids when they grow up, many will often include the word “happy” in their descriptors. “I’d like to see my kids… … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Pregnancy, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged happiness, happy, me time, Mental Health, Physical Health, preschoolers, stress, tweens | 2 Comments

The Still Face Experiment: Never doubt how important you are as a parent

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

Have you heard of the Still Face Experiment? It’s a must watch if you haven’t seen it. I have viewed this powerful video dozens of times in my career and it still impacts me every single time I see it. The … Continue reading →

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Finding “ME” time as a parent… Is it really possible?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Why is it the moment nature desperately calls or your best friend rings from overseas after months without connection, or you are toe deep into that warmly filled bathtub one of your toughest weeks when your kids “hunt” you down … Continue reading →