As you look forward to the next year and make resolutions for what you might do differently, it’s natural to think of all the things you want to change.
One Tough Job Blog
Our blog contributors are Massachusetts moms and dads and professionals who work with parents. Each contributor has a unique perspective of the joys and challenges of raising kids.
Like most parenting questions, how to deal with the Santa issue will vary from family to family and even child to child.
Guest Writer: Dr. Carrie Contey is a coach, speaker, and facilitator on the topic of human development, parenting, and family life.
Did you know...
Humans aren’t only stressed by negative things, we are also stressed by
positive things.
Our systems can be strained in either direction. This is why, even after a happy or joyous event, we can often feel tired, agitated, or as I like to say - CRISPY.
Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, collard greens, corn bread, ham, haitian mac and cheese, Griyo (fried pork), Pikliz (spicy vegetables) Diri Djon Djon (black rice) and to end the evening, a taste of Cremas (creamed coconut drink). It was the perfect combination of flavors - a mix of the Haitian-American culture that I knew and loved growing up. My mother always spent days preparing for the meal and you could taste the time, energy, and skill that went into every dish.
Whether you decide to thank a veteran, active service member, or family member this Veteran’s Day (or any day) is completely up to you. As the wife of a soldier, I can tell you that being part of the military is not simply a career choice but a way a life. It is a choice that we recommit to each and every day, and like all choices there are both benefits and challenges. Genuine gratitude from others for the sacrifices that military families make is greatly appreciated but never required.
