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Meet The Parents Blogroll Link To Us Sister Sites 5 Minutes for Giveaways 5 Minutes for Mom Deals 5 Minutes for Mom 5 Minutes for Books 5 Minutes for Faith 5 Minutes for Going Green 5 Minutes for Special Needs Talk To Us Advertise at 5 Minutes for Parenting Coping with Anxiety Written on April 25, 2013 by 5 Minutes for Parenting 7 Comments Robin Farr, 5 Minutes for Mom contributor, shares her insight into how to cope with anxiety. This post is compensated but her opinions are her own. I’ve dealt with anxiety in various forms for years, but it took me a long time to identify what it was. I used to think it was stress, which isn’t really the same thing (in that stress is a response to daily pressures and anxiety is a fear-based response that often has less concrete causes). I’m a giant ball of stress,” I would think, picturing myself as one of those balls made from elastics, stretched taut and ready to snap. It wasn’t until I had a baby and experienced some postpartum anxiety that I started to understand what anxiety is, what my experience of it is, and how to cope with it. Here’s a list of some of my favorite ways to cope with anxiety: Click over to 5 Minutes for Mom to continue reading the rest of this post. in Taking care of Mom - 7 Comments 3 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Foster Care Family Written on March 13, 2013 by 5 Minutes for Parenting 10 Comments Many people consider becoming a foster care family because they have the space and feel they can offer a child a stable and loving environment. This decision should not be taken lightly; many foster parents have taken years to make their final decision before starting the application process. Here, independent foster care agency Capstone suggest… Continue Reading » in Adoption and Foster Care - 10 Comments Help! My Child Has Gone Crazy Written on February 25, 2013 by 5 Minutes for Parenting 23 Comments Having tantrums is part of being a toddler. Almost anything has potential to trigger a tantrum in a little one. When my kids were little, they had plenty of tantrums. There was rarely a day when someone wasn’t having a tantrum over something. There were many days when I felt like banging my head on the floor right… Continue Reading » in 5 Minutes For Parenting - 23 Comments What Do You Love About Being a Mom Written on February 17, 2013 by 5 Minutes for Parenting 12 Comments I know it’s cliche, but it’s so true; a mom’s job is never done. It’s 24/7. Whether you’re working or stay-at-home doesn’t matter. Even if your not with your kiddos all the time, your mind is running crazy with all of your mommy thoughts. It’s exhausting! I know. This stay-at-home mama of 3 has been… Continue Reading » in Books on Parenting - 12 Comments Be the person you want your child to grow up to be Written on May 22, 2012 by Annie Shultz 21 Comments One of the greatest life gifts my parents gave me was the dialogue throughout my childhood that I could be or do anything I wanted. They were so convincing that I believed them. The conversations weren’t comprised entirely of sunshine, rainbows and unicorns, but were instead always very matter of fact. If I wanted to… Continue Reading » in 5 Minutes For Parenting , guest post , Shanna - 21 Comments Help this mama out! Tips for balancing working from home? Written on March 26, 2012 by sarahf 18 Comments Recently, I’ve come to the conclusion that I work at home. I love the idea that I don’t have to leave my apartment and travel on the subway to an anonymous office. I don’t have to make conversation with people I don’t really care about. I can be in the comfort of my home, with… Continue Reading » in 5 Minutes For Parenting , Sarah Fader - 18 Comments 5 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on a Family Vacation Written on March 21, 2012 by Annie Shultz 16 Comments It is Spring Break time! And it is also almost summer break. Time for traveling! When you are away from home, the last thing you want to do is worry about your health. Dr. Yael Halaas is a board certified ENT. She has been quoted in US Weekly, Men’s Fitness, PreventionFitness Magazine, and shared… Continue Reading » in 5 Minutes For Parenting , Annie , guest post - 16 Comments Depression and Parenting – Seek help Written on November 7, 2011 by Annie Shultz 36 Comments It comes out in different ways. Some moments I just lie in bed and cry. Other days I look around with hopelessness at the wreck my house is in and see no way out. Or I sit in church, surrounded by friends, only to feel alone and numb. My smile feels like a lie and… Continue Reading » in 5 Minutes For Parenting , Annie - 36 Comments Co-parenting with your opposite Written on October 27, 2011 by Penelope 20 Comments Opposites attract, and that is probably why my very masculine husband is a great fit for girly, nurturing me. We have a son who knows exactly who to turn to when he wants specific things, because we are so different in our parenting styles. For example, bath time is quite an adventure. Little man knows… Continue Reading » in 5 Minutes For Parenting , Penelope - 20 Comments SpinachBlack Bean Quesadillas – A meal that is sure to please everyone in the family Written on September 27, 2011 by Kasey 10 Comments Finding a meal that is adult and kid friendly is sometimes hard to do. Mom wants something healthy and flavorful, but the kids want something that is…not either of those things. This Spinach and Black Bean Quesadilla is my favorite go-to recipe that is guaranteed to please everyone! The kids LOVE this meal and always gobble it… Continue Reading » in 5 Minutes For Parenting , Kasey S - 10 Comments « Older Posts Archives April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 May 2012 March 2012 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 Powered by Headway, the drag and drop WordPress themeAdministration Login | Home | Disclosure Policy | Terms and Conditions of Website Use Copyright © 2024 5 Minutes for...