What We’re Reading: 4.21
This week we have a focus on parenting and staying healthy while being a busy mom/dad! We get that it’s no easy feat running around catering to your children while balancing all things financial and domestic. With that said, we figured we’d find the most helpful articles on the web for your viewing pleasure! We hope this helps ease the busy week you had and help re-center your mind for the weekend. Read on and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Article 1: “The Art of Raising Kind Kids”
Raising kids can be challenging, and at times frustrating. This article from Goop offers helpful tidbits on how to handle times of high stress and your responses to the sometimes aggravating actions your kids may do:
http://goop.com/the-art-of-raising-kind-kids/
Article 2: “9 Micro Behaviors That Feed Your 5 to 15 Closest Friendships”
Having personal connections with friends is always necessary as they are your go-to support group. This insightful article paves the way for rebuilding (or building) foundations with your best friends for long term success. Read on:
Article 3: “Rest Day Tips”
So you’ve been going to the gym and are killing it. Yet, when it comes to your rest days, you know you’re slacking. This awesome article from Women’s Health helps guide you in the right direction to make the most of the days you opt out of the gym—hint: salt-soaked baths are acceptable, so you may want to grab some of our Epsom salt, magnesium sulfate.
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/rest-day-tips
Article 4: “Slow Cooker Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Recipe”
With the weather finally shaping up, it’s time to get in the mood for the summer season! Cook up this Hawaiian inspired slow cooker recipe and sit outside with your family to soak up the sun!:
http://skinnyms.com/slow-cooker-hawaiian-barbecue-chicken-recipe/
Article 5: “How A Busy Dad of 3 Stays Fit”
Feel like you’re always busy and put off working out? Check out how this Dad sticks to a fitness routine:
http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/how-busy-dad-of-3-stays-fit