Happy New Year!

We had a “family friendly” New Year’s Eve this year. We decided not to face the battle of trying to find a babysitter for an adult night out, and instead invited a few friends over to our house. The kids put up some decorations and we had just had some pizza and other munchies to eat. Everyone had a great time. Sometimes keeping it simple makes for the most fun.

As usual, today’s TV shows are all featuring stories about New Year’s resolutions. I’m not usually a big proponent of New Year’s resolutions, as I believe you shouldn’t wait until the end of the year to make changes in your life. But, New Year’s Day is as good as any day to step back and consider what is working and what isn’t working in your life.

For many parents, frustration stems from a work arrangement that makes managing family obligations challenging. If your work arrangement is causing you stress and not allowing you to be the parent you want to be, then today is the day to get started making a change!