Begin the Day Taking Care of YOU. Here are 4 Tips for a Peaceful Morning Wake-up
Begin the Day Taking Care of YOU. Here are 4 Tips for a Peaceful Morning Wake-up
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Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Ed.D and Lynn Jessen MA
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Do You Want to be Happier? Get Outside
Studies demonstrate that exposure to fresh air, sunshine, trees, and simply being out in Nature improves our mood, lowers our stress level, improves focus and impulse control.
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Choose To Connect
- Bend down, look into your child’s eyes, smile and say, “Good morning my precious child!” (Even if this a day you feel like you are faking it, try it.)
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Cold Weather Dressing
Must tears, shouts and snowsuits be synonymous? No, but the secret to happy cooperation is recognizing who you are working with. "Spirited" kids are active, sensitive and intense. To keep things moving along smoothly it is important to plan accordingly.
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