This is a guest post from Claire Wentz of Caring from Afar. Exercise is important at any age, but staying active is especially vital as you get older. After retirement, it’s too easy to slip into a lazy lifestyle. Resist that urge. Staying active is not only good for your health, it will keep you […]
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How yoga makes me a better parent (and everything else, too)
As a stay-at-home mom, making time for my own mental and physical health is a challenge. However, nothing is more important for an ADHD parent than taking care of yourself — and keeping your symptoms from ruling the day. The benefits of a regular yoga practice extend far beyond the mat, making me a better mom […]
“When…” “If only…” & our quest for Somewhere Else
“I feel like you’re always waiting for something,” a high school boyfriend once told me, “and then you can be happy. But when that thing comes, you’re not happy, you’re just waiting for something else.” Knowing me, I probably tried to argue with him. I eventually forgot his comment, only to have it brought to the […]