By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy
STRESS. “Yes, the S word’. Stress is the ‘wear and tear’ our bodies experience as we adjust to our constantly changing environment. Stress has both physical and emotional effects on us and can it can create positive or negative feelings.
As a positive influence, stress can help compel us [...]

It’s not uncommon for women who work outside of the home to feel guilty about spending time away from the kids. They want to know how to deal with working mommy guilt and yet still need to make a financial contribution to the family budget.
Guilt is a common emotion that can be uncomfortable to [...]

By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy
“This is making me a headache!”
That lovely line above came out of my now 5yo’s mouth when he was frustrated over the daunting task of trying to learn how to tie his shoes. He blurted the sentence out then tossed the sneaker across the room. I walked [...]

Few things bring families together like crafting. Some parents are skilled crafters. Others are doing well to cut paper in a reasonably straight line. No matter which group you fall into, crafting with your kids can be beneficial for all involved. Here are some of the good things that come out of crafting with your [...]

By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy
Hey – Did someone press the FFW button?
Have you ever felt like someone just pressed the Fast-forward button on your day and before you know it the day is over and you are sitting there wondering what you’ve accomplished?
I love to organize and with working Part [...]

When you were in school did you have a group of students that everyone wanted to be a part of? Those groups, also called cliques, may have thought they were cool when they made fun of anyone who wasn’t a part of them. They’re still very much around today. Your own children or teens may [...]

Kids’ birthday parties are lots of fun, but planning them can be somewhat stressful. There are decorations and favors to buy, refreshments to choose, and games to plan. For the guests, there are arrangements to make and gifts to buy. And throughout it all, there are lots of etiquette issues to consider [...]

Getting the home organized is never easy, but sometimes keeping it organized can be almost as challenging. However, with some work and cooperation from the rest of the family, it will be easier. It takes time to get used to new habits, but with reminders (not nagging), everyone will be in the swing [...]

Most of the country has had their share of snow days this year, more than their share for many of you.
What is your favorite way to spend a snow day with the kids?
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Did you know that your preference for some foods could very well have started before you were even born? According to various studies over the years, babies develop the senses of taste and smell during the second trimester of their mother’s pregnancy. It’s also been shown that babies have a distinct preference for sweet things [...]