I have 7 kids.  5 of them are adults, and they’re successful as the world sees it. They each live on their own, are financially self-supporting - with cars, and money in the bank.  But when I was raising them, I didn’t know how to be a good parent. I...

If you want more - you need more - you truly can do it, no matter what's happening with your health! I learned how to do it, and you can too!    Some days turning over is all we can do, so turn over. Some days taking a shower is all we can do - so ta...

I have several "preexisting conditions" and the doctors all said I'd die if I got covid. But we were dealing with overwhelming anxiety by staying isolated. We did the unthinkable: living as though covid didn't exist.  And I got covid, but I've lived...

If you're struggling with how to deal with an annoying person, here are some tips that might help:  1. Don't take their behavior personally. Difficult people are often dealing with their own issues, and they're not looking for a fight, so try not to...

You are NOT alone!  So many of us have been are sick & tired of being sick & tired for a long time, but we don’t have to live this way! Hi! I’m Jen Hardy. Mom of 7, and collector of eclectic diseases. And I’m here to tell you the 10 secrets o...

For some, getting a new diagnosis causes a feeling of relief to wash over them.  "I'm so happy it's this and not that!" or "thank goodness they finally found something!" But, often a new diagnosis isn't something we were hoping for. It can be hard to...

Have you had people tell you, “Just be positive and you’ll feel better?” If you’ve got a health challenge, you've probably heard that a lot. But how are you supposed to feel better when you feel miserable, or have pain, or depression? What about the...

First of all I want to say that I love teens!  Not only have I raised five, but I've also had the opportunity to work with several teen groups, and they are an amazing group of people! Unfortunately, our society has created an "us and them" attitude,...

You're a Mom, and that means there's shopping to do. Whether it's the grocery store, pharmacy, or shopping for fun, you've got to get out sometimes.  And all children find things they want (we do too, don't we?) It's important to teach that they can'...

We’ve all had it happen - the phone rings and you’ve got someone on the way to visit & you need a clean house - now. Or maybe you just want your home to feel tidy and peaceful for you and your family.    But your home looks like the circus has co...