One of the first questions I always get asked when I tell people about something new in my life is "Why" and if I am being honest, a lot of the time it comes off really judgmental. I know it's a part of human nature to be curious about everything but the judgment is a… Continue reading Making Decisions and Answering to People
This article is written and submitted by Emily Graham from Mighty Moms. Image via Pexels Nature-Deficit Disorder refers to the idea that kids these days are so disconnected from the outdoors that they’re suffering as a result. With video games being more popular than ever, not to mention the rise of binge-watching on streaming networks,… Continue reading How to Safeguard Your Family Against Nature-Deficit Disorder
Today I want to share with y'all what our daily routine has been looking like. I won't include times because we all know that everyday looks different and as much as we may want, things don't always happen right on schedule. Before school. I set my alarm to be awake before the girls so that… Continue reading Our Daily Routine
I'm sure most of you have noticed some changed here at OCM. First being the name/URL. I have decided to change my URL/name to better fit with my other social media accounts. My YouTube channel name is Lena Ralene and my Instagram account is @lenaralene. Because of this I have changed my website name to… Continue reading Rebranding My Website
They say that when you’re a parent, the days are long and the years are short. Your kid will quickly grow up before your eyes, and the choices you make each and every day make a massive difference in how they develop. To better understand your child’s stages and how to support them, look into… Continue reading How to Support and Encourage Your Child’s Long-Term Development – Guest Post
I get asked a lot why and how I chose the hospice field, especially considering I am a very emotional person. So today's blog is going to go into detail about this as well as talk a little about what I do for the hospice agency that I am currently volunteering for. I posted a… Continue reading My Journey with Hospice
Todays post is another amazing piece from Emily at Mighty Moms! Encouraging your kids to eat more vegetables can sometimes feel as intense as a high-stakes negotiation between Fortune 500 companies. Actually, that’s not a fair comparison -- corporate takeovers are probably easier. However, there are a few tricks you can take from the boardroom… Continue reading Guest Post – How Fortune 500 Companies Can Help Your Kids Eat More Vegetables
I have shared on here before that I do not do new year resolutions. I never stick with them so what's the point in making them. However, this year I wanted to bring something with me into the new year so I decided to do a word of the year. What is a word of… Continue reading What’s My Word of the Year?
This post was contributed by Emily from Mighty Moms! Please be sure to check out her website! Image via Pexels Most parents want to ensure that their kids will have the right tools to make healthy choices as they grow up. Luckily, by using the right strategies, this can be fairly simple. You can lay… Continue reading Guest Post – Tips to Help Parents Teach Their Kids to Make Healthier Choices
Yes, you read that right! I decided about a month ago to start a channel. What's one more thing on my plate, right? It's actually been really fun! I am enjoying it way more than I thought I would. I plan to add a page on here that is dedicated to my channel so that… Continue reading I started a YouTube Channel!
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