A New Mother Flounders
Posted by Fr. John Bartunek, LC in Faith on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Q: I am a new mom and, as much as I looked forward to motherhood, I must admit that I am floundering. I feel tired all the time, I hate my new body, and even though I love my new son, I find him very hard to appreciate most of the time—especially when he keeps me up all hours of the night.
I find myself resenting my husband (who honestly is very helpful and supportive) because he works a job outside... READ MORE
Coming Up for Air
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ever feel like you’re just treading water? Or (worse) that you’re sinking below the surface?
I woke up yesterday morning gasping for air.
I couldn’t pinpoint my problem exactly, but off the top of my head I could tell you that I was away last weekend, we’re finishing up our school year, we’re transitioning into summer activities, we’re going full-force (at least 2 games a day) with baseball, we’re... READ MORE
What to Do When You're Stressed
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, May 17, 2010
Listen up, girls. You’re mother is right. If you are feeling stressed, just calling home can make it all better. Or at least help calm you down, anyway.
I loved reading about this study that looked at how young girls, ages 7-12, reacted to interactions with their mothers during times of stress.
At least for young girls, talking on the phone with their mothers reduces a key stress hormone and also... READ MORE
Last Chance to Slow Down
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Your Guide to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Are you hosting a Thanksgiving gathering at your house this year? If so, I am here to tell you this:
Breathe. Relax. You can do this. It’s going to be just lovely.
We’ll be hosting Dan’s dad at our house this year. I am sad that my sister and her wonderfully big family won’t be able to join us like they did last year, but we truly are a wild enough gang all on our own.
Whether you’re hosting a small... READ MORE
Freedom and Self Help
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, November 19, 2009
A few years ago, a friend gave me a set of tapes that were instrumental in helping me deal with some major stress in my life. The tapes, called Detaching With Love: Principles of the Spiritual Life, (scroll down to see link) come from Fr. Emmerich Vogt, a priest active in giving practical and spiritual guidance based on the 12-step program.
In the tapes, Fr. Emmerich talks about the importance of... READ MORE
Christmas-Proof Your Marriage
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, December 18, 2008
Shopping, wrapping, decorating, planning, shipping, baking, cleaning, and just plain keeping a smile on your face while your children indulge in candy cane highs and eggnog tantrums ...
Are you stressed yet? Are you exhausted yet? Have you snapped at your husband yet?
Early on in my married life, I realized the special kind of stress the holiday season can put on a marriage.
We each come into a marriage... READ MORE
Dad Not Home?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, November 18, 2008
One of the areas in which our family is incredibly fortunate is my husband’s job.
He is well-compensated for work he finds both stimulating and enjoyable, his commute is a mere fifteen minutes, he has flexible hours, and he rarely has to work more than forty of them in a week.
I discovered recently that I have not been properly appreciating the last part of that deal.
Bryan’s team is working on a... READ MORE
God Is Stronger Than Cancer
Posted by Margaret Berns in Features on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
By Margaret Berns
When Tina Robbins was diagnosed with co lon cancer in the spring of 2006, she didn’t feel afraid or angry. She felt ready to suffer well.
She did not know at that point how very hard it all would be.
The 41-year-old wife and mother of five from Bloomington, Minn., admits, “I thought, ‘Oh, God’s giving me this opportunity to suffer to save souls.’ Well, I was all on board. I’m... READ MORE
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Chill-Out and Cheer-Up
Posted by Daria Sockey in Features on Monday, July 14, 2008
Stress. It’s that mix of anxiety, worry, and frustration, with perhaps a small helping of depression thrown in — and it has been around since the Fall of man.
St. Thomas Aquinas, a Doctor of the Church and perhaps the greatest thinker the world has ever known, had something to say on just about every topic that might help us better understand both God and ourselves. In Part II of his masterwork, the... READ MORE
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