Parenting resources for all who love and care for children
Four months ago, I decided to rent office space outside of our family home to allow me to separate my work from my home life. Since that time, I have learned to balance each day at home with increased time for my family. I have also found that: [Read more…]
I have been fortunate. In all of the years of being a parent, I was never challenged with mobility issues until I became a grandparent several years ago. The first time I was in a walking boot, my grandchild was a baby. I could hold and cuddle him for hours which worked well for all. The second time I was in a walking boot, I hobbled around with small grandkids that were easy to manage. This time, however, I am in an ortho shoe with orders to not walk. Today, I realized I was in trouble when considering my mobility challenges with three young grandkids that can outrun me in seconds. [Read more…]
Grandma Finds Her Own Space in Shared HousingI finally decided to rent office space outside of our family home after months of struggling to find personal space for my professional career work. This was a difficult decision because I also help with the care of my grandson some of the days after school.
The search for office space in Silicon Valley near my home was difficult because there were limited space options and most came with high rental costs. I was finally successful in being able to secure a separate office in a shared space concept building. Many of these buildings are provided to folks who complete most of their work on a portable computer. These workers can also rent a conference room for meetings on an hourly basis. Other options include long term leases for a limited number of separate office spaces. [Read more…]
What Is Your Child Learning in Kindergarten?Each spring, parents and families are encouraged to visit their children’s schools to learn more about what their children are learning. Some parents are excited that their children are learning to read and compute basic math problems. Others are excited that their child has a new friend and is learning to express himself in an illustrated picture with a sentence describing the picture. I am excited that my grandson is learning to understand the individual differences of his classmates while naturally exploring how to read sight words and counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s. His teacher also incorporates a variety of personal growth and study skill development activities during the school day. [Read more…]
Tips for Managing Holiday StressIt is that busy time of year! All of us struggle with maintaining a sense of balance and calm in our daily lives. During this time of year, I struggle with juggling a demanding work schedule and maintaining my serenity with more demands for childcare and holiday celebrations. [Read more…]