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Parenting Pointers: Helping Our Teens

Motherhood Moments

Besides the unprecedented rise in suicidal behavior, the report shared other grim findings on sexual violence, substance misuse, depression, and other mental health woes. You wouldn’t think of not nourishing your child’s physical health with regular meals. The same goes for nourishing their mental health.

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Parenting Pointers: Promoting Emotional Readiness for the Workplace

Motherhood Moments

Their responses were disheartening, to say the least: 51 percent said they needed help for mental health problems in the past year. In his book, Magee builds a compelling case that smartphones and their associated apps “have more to do with the mental health and substance misuse epidemic than most parents and educators can conceive.”

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Turn Your Wasted Time Into Productive Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In my mind, productive time also includes the time I spend cleaning the house, enjoying quality time with my son and/or husband, and even the time I spend relaxing or working on self-improvement. Identify Your Money Motivations When you are trying to improve your financial situation, one of the moves to make is to change the way.

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5 Tips for Adding Exercise to Your Day When You’re Busy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve found myself rushing around, and trying to deal with personal and professional issues, and it’s been a bit difficult to find time to take care of my health. I go for a bike ride with my son. It’s better for your health, and you have the chance to keep going with your exercise habit.

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How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Mindfulness has helped me get a better handle on my emotions and avoid lashing out at my son and my husband — something that has helped improve my personal relationships and make my home life more enjoyable. What areas do you most pay attention to in your life? Get Healthy'

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Jen & Her Husband Paid off $212,000 in Debt & Medical Expenses in 48 Months

Family Balance Sheet

In my roles as a motivational storyteller, engaging Amazon Top 100 author, and Internet radio show host, I am passionate about motivating, encouraging, and inspiring people overcome their obstacles to become their greatest selves. Our son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition. What are your hobbies?

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I Exercised at Home for 25 Years and So Can You!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Feel Superior – Stay Motivated. since passed it along to one of my sons as I no longer jog (hurts the old knees). One Thanksgiving I noticed they were having a Turkey Trot so I joined up to do that the next year – it was a 5K so that motivated me to ‘train’ even more. Don’t buy one!

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