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How Moms Avoid Stress With Kids Out of School
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Posted by Eleni Prokopeas on Jul.02, 2009
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Recently, I found I had more stress in my life than normal. Having the kids out of school, meant more time together, adding summer activities meant more running around and having them at home also meant more home cooked meals. As the weeks went on the pressure of keeping up increased and I seemed to have lost the order and control I normally keep in running a house with three children. I had very little time left to work on my own business and no time at all to fit in a workout, spend time with my husband and be fun. So after 4 weeks of running this marathon, I snapped and needed a break.
Have you felt this way?
I had my husband take over for a day and I left the house to clear my head and gather my thoughts. Being away was exactly what I needed to gain control and be a GreenDivaMom again. So, sitting by the pool, with a laptop in my hands I put a plan of action in hand to get back on track.
Here are a few suggestions that worked for me:
1. Create a schedule for everyone in the family and stick to it! (schedule a break for mom everyday).
2. All family members have chores and responsibilities. (free time for mom should not be folding clothes).
3. Create a weekly meal schedule and shop according to it. (have simple breakfast and lunch meals).
4. Children should be in bed by 9:00pm, even in the summer. (Spend time with husband without kids).
5. Breathe, enjoy and have fun with the family this summer.
Life is good! Putting this in action was easy, I feel in control again and I am having a great summer! I still have time to do everything and enjoy being a GreenDivaMom. Being a GreenDivaMom means the family comes first and not sacrificing for less than the best choices for your family. I hope these suggestions have been helpful and you continue to strive to be the best GreenDivaMom for your family.
We would love to hear your thoughts and input. Please share with other GreenDivaMoms.
Have a wonderful summer!
Green Diva Mom, Eleni
Article By: Eleni Prokopeas
Profile: Eleni Prokopeas is a mother of three wonderful children and happily married. She lives in Dallas, Texas. Eleni’s son was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old. Unable to find help for him in conventional medicine, she turned to alternative medicine and healed her son of autism by his 6th Birthday. Rather than accepting the diagnosis as life-long, Eleni asked, “Why are neurological problems becoming an epidemic for so many young children, especially boys?” and “How can I help my son reach his full potential?” After spending endless hours researching, reading, calling and asking questions, she has helped her son heal and move through the Autism Spectrum World. It’s because of this experience and passion she created greendivamom.com. This experience changed how she looked and lived her life. “I now know that with knowledge comes power and that we ALL have the power to treat and overcome anything. Eleni Prokopeas is a mother with a passion for sharing empowering information to help improve children’s health and the health of their parents. Eleni volunteers her time to serve as a consultant helping families with children on the spectrum, spending time with her three beautiful children and husband, creating healthy meals and juices daily, yoga and of course working on GreenDivaMom.com.
Website: http://www.greendivamom.com
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