Family / Work balance Archives

Janet Tarasofsky

Janet is a single mom who juggles an executive career in the beauty industry with ensuring she has enough time to spend with her little girl. As a woman in business, as a single mom and as a human being, her mission is to help women rise to the challenge when confronted by challenging times.

One morning in Happy-ville, Mrs. Happy woke up and greeted the day with a big smile. ‘What a wonderful morning’ thought Mrs. Happy, ‘I can’t wait to begin a brand new day!!!!’. The sun was shining bright; the birds were singing the most beautiful songs. Mrs. Happy sat up in bed, stretched with excitement and turned to cuddle Mr. Happy….….

Shauna Armitage

Making the Choice to Serve: Military Life for Us

Shauna Armitage is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for travel and parenthood. She is an Air Force wife, the mother of a vivacious 3-year-old boy.

When I said “I do” four years ago, I never thought that I would be living back at home with my mother and my young son. No, I’m not divorced; I’m a military wife.

Amy Lawson

Don’t Stress! It’s A Birthday Party

Amy Lawson is the divorced mother of two boys. She enjoys reading, is a marginally good sewer, and is mildly obsessed with Zach Galifianakis.

I have a confession to make. My children are at ages where they really aren’t interested in having a traditional birthday party anymore. That’s not actually the confession. The confession part is that I am okay with this.

A birthday party, although a fun way to mark the occasion of your child turning one year older, can be very stressful to plan,which is silly because it’s a kids birthday party, and planning it should be like how you want the party itself, the very essence of fun.

Pieter Kwakernaak

Happy Mother’s day – from a dad…

I am 39 year old South African, a loving husband, devoted dad, caring friend, appreciative son, avid photographer, business traveller, world observer, people lover, negativity hater and aspiring blogger...

As a man who arrived late when God was dishing out patience, emotion, empathy and sensitivity (I was fighting my way to the front of the queue for fun, humor and well that’s about it) I consider it my obligation to wish all the mothers reading this a very happy mother’s day.

Lisa Bates

A Bucket List for your Summer 2013

It is always a good thing when your initials fall in perfectly with your philosophy on life. Welcome to LB Living Better.

2013 Summer Bucket List

Crazy as it may seem, we are more inclined to do something, if we write it down. Using this principle I set out to make our summers full of “doing”. Since my children were very little we have had a summer bucket list.

John Bray

What makes a parent’s social life different: a dad’s perspective

I have spent nearly 10 years of my life studying philosophy: looking at what it is that makes us the people we are. I also work in a toy shop. As a result of both of these things my views on parenting can sometimes have an unusual slant.

Parents find themselves in friendships with other parents, sometimes before they even realise it’s happened. From when they are very young (too young perhaps to notice that anything is going on) we take our kids along to a variety of social events, baby singing groups, baby yoga, mummy and baby, mummy and toddler, the list goes on

Barbara Scoville, LCSW

Grandparents Roles – Wake Up Grandma!

Barbara Scoville is the mother of seven, and a licensed clinical social worker practicing psychotherapy in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Have you ever had one of those moments when something so powerful happened that it seemed as though time stood still, and truth was revealed in such a way you could not deny? I had one of those singular moments a couple of weeks ago, that has caused me to reflect deeply on my role as a grandma.

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Pieter Kwakernaak

Work / Parenting Conundrum, Appreciate them Now.

I am 39 year old South African, a loving husband, devoted dad, caring friend, appreciative son, avid photographer, business traveller, world observer, people lover, negativity hater and aspiring blogger...

There are countless stories of people who survived great odds. People who stared death in the face and lived, those who have the most amazing stories to tell their grandchildren one day. The one common thing that is evident from all these survival stories is the fact that they all come back saying how much they appreciate life, family and all the rest of it.

Lisa Bates

A refrigerator would make my car perfect….

It is always a good thing when your initials fall in perfectly with your philosophy on life. Welcome to LB Living Better.

When my kids were younger all I wanted was for someone to remove the front seat of my mini-van and replace it with a small refrigerator. How much time and money would that save? Let’s face it, as soon as you start driving somewhere, your kids are either hungry or need to go to the bathroom! (And no, I don’t want a toilet installed.)

Brenda Yoder, MA

The Value of Rest and Why It’s Important

Brenda is a writer, speaker, and educator. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a BA in Education.

I’m learning why rest is important. We recently went on vacation. While the rest was nice, part of me would’ve rather been at home doing work on my week off work. But I’m learning the value of rest. In today’s world, being a “busy mom” is a common experience, feeling stretched and strapped and pulled in all directions no matter what season we are in.

Busy Mom = Good Mom………Busy mom = Worn-Out Mom.

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Cammy Dennison

Your Family is a Team

Speaking, teaching, providing seminars, writing and life coaching are avenues I use to pursue a passionate goal of equipping, empowering and encouraging others to make life changes.

I began my morning much later than normal today. Generally, I am up a couple of hours before anyone else in the family, but today I slept in. As I ventured up the stairs, I heard the hum-mm of the dishwasher already running, and then discovered the kitchen already clean.

Brenda Yoder, MA

Being Stretched and Stressed: I Can’t Do It All

Brenda is a writer, speaker, and educator. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a BA in Education.

I’ve been both a stay-at-home mom and a working mom. When I was at home full-time with young children, there were days I felt stretched and stressed. Ten years ago, I began working full-time as a high school history teacher. I had to develop a new routine for our family of six, balancing home, school, grading papers, and carpooling kids to games and practices. We lived at a hectic page. I had 180 students to prepare for each day. I was stretched to the limit.

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Christina Codd

My children want to play with me

I am a mother of 3 children and a military family and aspiring photographer.

I have recently started a business from home. It has been quite the hassle. I thought it would be simple, but it isn’t. Since it is photography, I have to do a lot of work on my computer. I didn’t think it was a problem until recently. It was the weekend and I thought I could catch up on a lot of work.

Zoe Miller

Running on Empty: The Importance of Time Off

I studied Psychology at Stirling University, and completed several courses on the subject including Nutrition & Cancer, the Anti-inflammatory Diet and Nutrition & Cardiovascular Health.

My daughter, who has been nicknamed Dot by friends and family, began having health issues as soon as she was born. From persistent, prolonged jaundice to thyroid gland agenesis, to gastrointestinal bleeding, Dot has had a gamut of medical problems in her 10 weeks of life.

Charlise Latour

Restful Sleep for the Whole Family

Charlise Latour, MA, CHT is a Success Coach. With over 12 years of experience helping people learn new skills easily and effortlessly.

When everyone in your household gets enough rest, everything is easier. You cope with stress better; your kids are less grouchy; things like homework get done with less fussing. As simple as it seems, it can be a challenge to get your family into a rhythm that promotes restful sleep.

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