Caring for Relationship Clutter
Just like we can hold onto physical items that clutter our life, so can we hold onto relationship clutter.
Just like we can hold onto physical items that clutter our life, so can we hold onto relationship clutter.
Life is not “neat and clean”. Life is messy. Along with mess is clutter. Our physical environment can affect our emotional state, and this is different for each person. One important question to consider is how does clutter affect you?
Taking time for yourself may seem like a luxury, but self-care is an important aspect of good mental health.
Good mental health is essential to overall health and well-being. It is important to know that mental health conditions are common and treatable.
How many hours do you spend each day on your screen? If you are a parent, do you know how much “screen time” your child receives?
Expecting moms and new moms.
Moms to school-aged children, teens, and young adults.
Moms that are raising their adult children and grandchildren.
Foster moms, step-moms, and co-parents.
Neighborhood moms and church moms—It takes a village.
Dog moms and cat moms. Even plant moms.
Spring and Summer are wonderful seasons in Minnesota – trees and shrubs become leafy and vibrant, flowers bloom and scatter their sweet smells, the sun stays out longer and longer, and birds dramatically increase their singing.
No one anticipates the day their friend of family member calls in distress after a sexual assault. Nor does one anticipate that they will be raped or assaulted.
I would like to highlight the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Parenting is not easy, especially for parents of children with a high level of need. Children with autism are often working so much harder than other children as the environment is not designed for neurodivergent individuals.