MATERIAL STRESS
MATERIAL STRESS
As another school year begins, you may find an uptick in your stress level knowing what’s happening with your checkbook or credit card account. Sure, there are numerous necessary expenditures that must be met, whether it involves extra school supplies, new clothing or uniforms, as well as signing up for extracurricular activities or another year of day care. These bills quickly add up whether you are a two-or one-income family. So, such pressures are understandable. Some of these expenditures will fall under the heading of a “need” while others fall under the heading of a “want”. Knowing how to prioritize and balance both often requires some juggling.
But, if you find yourself fretting or becoming more irritable worrying about the mounting expenses, take heart. Chances are, you are not alone. However, you do need to realize your mindset can affect your heath as well as your day to day interactions with your family. If so, do yourself a favor, step back, and take a personal time out so you can stop and see the bigger picture.
Till next time
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Advice for Empty Nesters
It is not unusual for a mom or dad to feel blue once their youngest (or only) child heads off for college.
The past eighteen years, your life has revolved around your child/ren, so this inevitable change and adjustment may be initially difficult.
Do give yourself some time, especially if you are missing the parental role you’ve played for years.
However, it is important to realize that this separation is a necessary phase in your child’s development toward independence and adulthood.
Every parent has to undergo this necessary loss, whether your child heads off to college in or out of state, or begins community college nearby.
Part of being a parent is accepting each phase of development.
Hopefully, through the course of raising your child, you have given your son or daughter the tools to become increasingly self-sufficient and self-reliant.
Think about these years as transitional ones; times when your college student will rely on your words as well as shun your good advice. You’ll still receive those phone calls, texts, or emails asking for guidance, advice, and possibly extra money!
These are the years your almost-to-be adult is engaged in higher learning but also gaining valuable life lessons through friendships, relationships, and independent decisions.
Now, let’s now transition to helping you cope with this change. Be careful not to let your sadness or loneliness pull you down or distract you from re-discovering new interests, prior hobbies, or volunteering.
It doesn’t matter what you choose as long as you enjoy your decision. Carpooling, running errands, and going to high school functions may be ending, but what can be starting is a new lease on life for yourself.
The choices are plentiful, so it could be hard to make up your mind. Some adults make a career change, mentor, or enjoy learning and sign up for adult education classes. These times can be very rewarding, if you allow yourself to view them positively.
But, if you find yourself unable to see the opportunities that exist several weeks later, and are still very sad and no one or nothing can lift your spirits, I recommend seeking professional help.
Cellphone Etiquette Advice for Parents of Teens
Cellphone Etiquette and Advice for Parents of Teens
Today’s pre-teens s are attached at the hip and/or wrist to their cell phones. Today’s generations of teenagers are skilled and proficient typists.
It is just a guess but in many cases it probably takes less than a minute to tap out a word, perhaps two, or send an entire sentence before the answer flashes across the screen in return.
Are we losing touch and our connections through texting?
Are we losing touch and our connections through texting? -Texting is not designed to be warm or fuzzy
Texting may be the fastest, most streamline, and no frills way to reach someone, but it doesn’t always mean the message sent ends up to be the one received. Too often, a simple one or two word response can be interpreted in different ways.
Hard to believe such a feat could occur.
Youth Sports – it’s your child’s time, not yours.
F Fix your mind on helping your child enjoy his or her sporting experience.
U Understand this sport is what you child enjoys. Be on the sidelines to offer cheers and support.
N No matter what, be constructive in your praise. This is your child’s time, not yours.
Dr Andrea Corn
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