stress

A couple of years ago, the research firm, Harris Interactive, reported that money, sleep issues, and over-scheduling are major hassles for Americans, parents in particular.

You are saying, duh, like someone needed to tell me that! I just read a wonderful post by Brenda Strong on the American Fertility Association website that is worth a read on living in the present. Happy Holidays!

http://theafa.typepad.com/theafablog/2010/12/the-gift-of-the-present-mom...

With springtime just around the bend, your son or daughter may find it more difficult than ever to concentrate on homework. If so, there’s a real danger of a May-June nosedive in grades and a good chance of losing out on skills and knowledge that will be needed in the coming year. That danger is even more significant if you’re a working parent who can’t always be home to ensure that the work gets done. If so, here are some tips for bringing focus and efficiency back to the homework process.

Renew the expectation of excellence