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Parenting Pointers: Parenting with Confidence

Motherhood Moments

By the end of this book, you'll find powerful mindfulness-based practices that will help you feel more connected to your child, as well as tips on how to better deal with difficult emotions. She hosts the podcast, “Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon,” and lectures at numerous schools and organizations."

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How to Simplify Your Life to Make it Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have so much stuff in my house that I can’t find anything. But I had no idea where to start or how to go about simplifying my life until I read a magazine article about the psychological benefits of de-cluttering your workspace. Apparently there are some simple rules when it comes to de-cluttering and re-organizing your work space.

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Parenting Pointers: Self-Regulation

Motherhood Moments

And then, what can we do to help my child settle, to remove their “limbic brakes,” to help them find their sense of purpose and joy. And then, how can we help them to find a real sense of peace and calm, so that their brain can restore. To free ourselves from the grip of these antiquated labels we start asking Why, and Why now?

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Free Kindle eBooks: Spiralizer Cookbook, Easy Lotion Recipes and More

For the Mommas

If you are looking for the best way to incorporate vegetables and fruits in your diet while finding creative methods to present them as well, then you have come to the right place. Cut the chemicals from your lotion, and start making your own with organic and natural ingredients that are wholesome and healthy for your skin.

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A Sure Fire Way to Be More Productive

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Nancy Colier, LCSW, Rev in Psychology Today article: Why We Are Addicted to Checking Email - How to break free from the email high–and get your life back believes it is addictive due to having: “……four features of highly habitual/addictive behaviors: 1. Get Organized' We feel like part of the group.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Get help: Find free legal aid organizations to help with the lawsuit. Find free legal aid organizations to help you file for bankruptcy. Find services providing psychological counseling to help get your life back on track. See if you can find an agency that will provide a monthly bus pass.

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Addicted to the Screen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just as our parents limited the amount of (TV) screen time we kids had, so today’s parents are striving to find ways to anchor their children in the real (as opposed to the virtual electronic) world. In Psychology Today article Gray Matters: Too Much Screen Time Damages the Brain, Victoria L. Are we adults just as addicted?

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