April Editor's Letter
Do you often find yourself saying “I’m tired”? I sometimes feel like I live in a constant state of being tired. It seems to me that I had so much more energy in my younger days. Where did it all go? Well, I guess I have a pretty good idea where it went: two kids and a husband + a job = one tired Margaret. Quick fixes (aka drinking coffee) only last so long. I need ideas on how to increase my energy throughout the day. I read with great interest Amanda Doll’s article “10 Ways for Moms to Have More Energy” and found several great ideas that I’m going to try today!
Speaking of tired, one thing that could be making all of us tired is our busy schedules. Does your daily schedule make your head spin? What about your kids’ schedules? Do they have too much going on? While extracurricular activities provide many benefits, it’s important to make sure kids don’t have too much going on. They need down time and don’t need to be scheduled every minute of the day. Karah Thornton helps you determine whether your child may be overscheduled.
With April upon us, summer is inching closer and closer—yay! If you haven’t yet, you’ll want to start thinking about summer camps. Check out KC Parent’s Summer Camp Guide to find the perfect camp for your kids. And, if your kids are past camp age, read “Why Teens Should Work at Camp” to get info on the benefits of teens’ working at camp.
Enjoy all things green this April!