Pulse Check Survey :: Where Are You On Meeting Your 2024 Goals?
PULSE CHECK TIME!
We are officially nearing completion of the first two months of the new year. Some decided to forego the new year’s goals and resolutions to lower self-inflicted pressures, which can certainly be beneficial for some life seasons. Others have risen to the challenge of defining ambitious objectives for the new year. For the moms who are determined to set goals, like myself, here’s a simple pulse-check to help identify if you are on track.
At the beginning of this year, we learned how to set goals for 2024 and keep them. Helpful tips of creating specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals, also known as SMART goals,...
Family Friendly TV :: Percy Jackson And The Olympians On Disney+
Looking for a fun, family-friendly TV series that is actually entertaining for both kids and adults? Look no further than Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Based on the YA novels of the same name, with heavy involvement from author Rick Riordon, the Disney+ series follows the story of young Percy Jackson and how his life changes when he learns he is a demi-god because his dad is a Greek god. As a result, Percy is thrust into a world of myths and monsters; finds friends (Annabeth and Grover) and enemies, and learns some important life lessons along the way.
The target audience for both the books and the series is...
Dear Single Moms in Baton Rouge,
We are a little over a month into the new year, and reflecting on life seasons and growth is often helpful in motivating ourselves for what the year has to offer. I was a single mom for three years, and when I think back to my moments as a single mom, several words come to mind that describe me at that time: survivor, warrior, worrier, depleted, and lonely. I had the most wonderful gift in the world, my baby girl, but with the blessing came immense challenges.
At the time, I was the only single mother at the job that I worked, so my work ethic and performance had to rival those with much more resources,...
February Is CHD Awareness Month :: Know The Signs
February is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month.
Here are some statistics:
- There are 40 types of congenital heart defects.
- 40,000 babies are born in the USA with CHD every year, that equates to 1 in 100 children. One child every 15 minutes will receive a diagnosis.
- Around 25% of children who have CHD will need heart surgery or other types of interventions to survive.
- CHD is a leading cause of death in infants and children, twice as many children will die from CHD as they will from all forms of childhood cancer combined. Yet childhood cancer research funding is five times higher than CHD research funding
- Baton Rouge does NOT have a...
Raising Parents And Kids :: What I've Learned
In the intricate tapestry of life, many find themselves caught between two profound responsibilities: the nurturing of their own growing children and the caring embrace extended towards aging parents. As we embark on this dual journey, the dynamics of parenthood take on a multifaceted richness, weaving together the joys and challenges of guiding two generations. This article delves into the complexities and rewarding experiences that come with simultaneously raising kids and being a caregiver for your parents.
Raising kids and caring for aging parents is an embodiment of the circle of life. From sleepless nights with newborns to sleepless nights with elderly parents, the roles we play evolve but are deeply interconnected. It's...
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The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
