My 9/11 It’s so hard to believe that this story has been brewing inside of me for 20 years. I woke up on that beautiful clear, sunny Tuesday morning of September 11th of 2011 as a full-time teacher and an overwhelmed mom of 9-year-old twins. I got dressed as I anticipated a very [...]
Six Ways to Achieve Work-Life Balance by Guest Blogger, Julie Norris Maintaining healthy work-life balance is essential for finding success in both your professional career and your personal life. But achieving a harmonious relationship between the two can be a challenge. Work and life constantly flow into each other, and while you don’t have [...]
Stress-Busting Activities for Self-Quarantining Families to Do During the Pandemic by Guest Blogger Jennifer Scott Quarantining at home is a whole new territory that no one was really prepared for. It’s not uncommon for families to start getting on each other’s nerves after so many weeks spent together at home. However, that doesn’t mean you [...]
How easy it is to ask for help for a physical need such as drowning in a pool. Unfortunately, many of us see asking for help for other needs as a weakness. But is it a weakness? Asking for help is really a strength, not a weakness. It shows vulnerability and a growth [...]
Is Your Spouse and/or Family on Your Last Nerve During the Quarantine? By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Life Coach President of Connecting, Inc. So, you are on lockdown, with your spouse, partner, and possibly kids, your favorite people! This sounds like an idyllic situation, right? No, not so much! With the arrival of [...]
How to Get Your Kids to Stop Fighting and Arguing By Kathleen A. Matchunis, President of Connecting, Inc. Now that a lot of us are working from home, we need more than ever to have our kids “on task” and doing what they are supposed to be doing, rather than interrupting us to solve their [...]
How to Face Major Life Changes During the Coronavirus Pandemic People across the globe are making significant changes in their daily lives. From adjusting to being at home more often to managing changes in housing and employment, there’s so much happening that it can be tough to navigate. Here, we’ll look at the major life [...]
Does the thought of getting together with your family make you uptight? It can be tricky dealing with family when everyone is stressed, excited, and overtired.
Rainy Days Can Be Fun Days With Your Family by Guest Blogger, Jenny Wise Nothing squashes outdoor plans quite like damp, rainy weather. But, if you have kids, it’s important to have a game plan so that they don’t spend their time sitting in front of the television for hours on end. Engage your [...]
Suicide: The Ultimate “Opt-Out” By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S. Certified Life Coach I get it! You are in a terrible situation. You couldn’t name one good quality about yourself, even if you were given a list. You are presently paralyzed by pain and depression. You may even start thinking about ways to anesthetize [...]
