SUMMER 2021

I hope you all are having an amazing summer! We have had a lot going on, graduations, moving, new cousins, new puppies, tournaments, and starting a new church! After this year, I’m hoping this summer will be a summer of transition into something great! Goodbye summer! hello new beginnings! H

Rise in Mental Health Conditions

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-james-dobsons-family-talk/id1240313984 The COVID-19 crises is having a toll on our mental health, so many concerns for ourselves and especially our children; who have trouble expressing themselves. Mental Health issues could be a bigger concern than the physical harm of Covid-19! I pray fervently for those that have a mental health need! 🤟🏼 Christy Jo

Self Affirmations for the Kids

starttoday.com/blogs/lifestyle/how-to-practice-self-affirmations-with-kids I thought these totally applied to myself as well 😉 Kids need to learn to believe in themselves and they need to see us believing in them as well ❤️ God bless, Christy Jo

Taking Care of YOU – Self Care

yeah YOU!! How do you take care of yourself? Do you take care of yourself? I’ll be honest, I don’t. I just don’t. I do not do much for just myself and if I do, it usually has something to benefit those around me. I’m 37, oh wait 38 years old, lol and I amContinueContinue reading “Taking Care of YOU – Self Care”

Feeling Anxious?

  Here are a few simple things you can do every day to lessen the stress and anxiety you’re feeling right now: Breathe in and out – deeply and slowly Focus on the things you can control Write down your feelings For more information please follow the link below: starttoday.com/blogs/lifestyle/feeling-anxious-try-building-these-simple-habits-into-your-routine For more check them outContinueContinue reading “Feeling Anxious?”

Building a Routine

If you’re feeling a bit anxious or overwhelmed right now, we get it. There’s a myriad of things happening right now that are hindering us from feeling our 100%. We believe there are a few things you can do to help you look and feel your best. Which ones are you already doing? starttoday.com/blogs/lifestyle/habits-to-build-into-your-routine-to-look-feel-your-best ThankContinueContinue reading “Building a Routine”

Keep Your Sanity

5 Small Sanity Savers – check out the whole article here. “As we’re entering into another week of sheltering in place, we know that many of you are feeling all sorts of mixed emotions right now ” Start Today Blog Pray about it! No matter what “it” is – bring it to God! Start journaling!ContinueContinue reading “Keep Your Sanity”

Experts in Children’s Mental Health Are Collecting The True Feelings of Families During the Pandemic | Parents

How are you feeling? This tool is here to listen, learn—and to provide support. — Read on http://www.parents.com/news/track-your-covid-19-mental-health-with-this-creative-word-cloud-tool/ May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Journaling for the Whole Family

“Kids have a lot of big emotions and sometimes struggle with how to express them. Of course, as parents it’s our job to listen and be supportive, but sometimes kids need another way to blow off that emotional steam ” Parenting Magazine Check out: Guided Journals for Kids Journaling has so many benefits: Anxiety reducerProvidesContinueContinue reading “Journaling for the Whole Family”