Joyful Parenting
Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.
Feeling overwhelmed and being a mom seem to go hand in hand. Three simple tips anyone can use to reset and create a coping strategy. School is in session, the holiday season is ramping up, and we are in that moment of time where it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Today I thought I'd share three strategies that really help me stay balanced - or recover balance - when … [Read more...] about How to Cope When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
Ordering glasses online is a simple way to save money on prescription lenses. Learn all about shopping for glasses online. Sponsored by Zenni. The summer I turned twelve, I memorized the eye doctor's chart because I knew I would fail the test otherwise. Back then there were hardly any frames to choose from, especially in the price point I was looking in. Eventually my … [Read more...] about What’s it Really Like Buying Glasses Online? Sponsored by Zenni
Did you know that one in seven people entering the hospital needs a blood transfusion and blood donations drop about 20% during the summer? Donate now to save lives! Sponsored post. What's missing? We don't have enough As, Bs, ABs and Os. Blood donation drops 20% during the summer, which is why we need your blood type. Take a step to donate at MissingTypeUS.org. #DonateBlood … [Read more...] about Donate Blood Now for No More Missing Types!
This is a post prepared under a contract funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and written on behalf of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network for use in CDC’s Get Ahead of Sepsis educational effort. Opinions on this blog are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of CDC. This information could save your live, or the life of someone you love! … [Read more...] about What Is Sepsis? Know the Risks, Spot the Symptoms, and Act Fast
Do you have kids who love to play in the snow, but they don't feel well or you just can't keep dressing them up to go out for two minutes? Try bringing in snow to play with indoors! Winter sensory play brilliance! We don't see much snow since we moved to sunny California, but back when we lived in Massachusetts it was a fixture of our lives for months on end. The kids … [Read more...] about Winter Fun for Kids: Bring in the Snow for Winter Sensory Play!
