Burnt Toast : Just Make Another Slice
Burnt Toast : Just Make Another Slice The little things in life pick at us. They drive us crazy bit by bit until we break and go off the deep end. When you have kids the little things can be amplified and turn into big things quickly if we let them. But as adults we must learn that even though our toast gets burnt we just need to make another slice. But how do we keep our cool? How do we overlook those little things that drive us nuts and let the little things stay little things? I talked about previously how to use the scout laws to be a better parent but here are some ideas to help us overlook that burnt toast. Use the little things as a learning experience When your child does something small that bothers you, use it as a chance for behavior correction. Stop…
Productivity Hacks for the Busy Parent
Productivity Hacks for the Busy Parent If you ask a parent if they can do something the most common response is “We are just too busy”. Between school, work, sports, scouts, and church it is amazing we have any time to just have some family time. You go all day and by the time you cook supper, do homework, get baths it is time for bed and you have lost your day. To battle this I am going to share some productivity hacks to help you be a more efficient parent and maybe help lessen the stress. Prepare For the Next Day the Night Before Starting off your day the right way can reduce stress and anxiety all day long. I don’t know how many times a rough start to my day has just ruined a good portion of my day. By preparing as much as you can the night…