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...

  Has this ever happened to you? The kids are home, the house is a mess, there's laundry to do, dishes to wash, and  You. Feel. Exhausted.   You don’t want to look at this mess, your kids just aren’t cleaning it, and you just can’t do it all yourself...

When I was getting ready to start this podcast, I knew I needed something fun to introduce it, and what's more fun than a catchy jingle?  I've had fun creating it, and I hope you enjoy listening to it too!  When you're done, check out the latest epis...

I LOVE presents! Honestly, I do love getting them - who doesn't? But I truly love giving them even more! As the older kids have become adults, they haven't wanted to ask for gifts, and I just found out why. The answer might help you too. They don't w...

Is the holiday season a time of joy, or do you wish it could just all be over already? You don't have to suffer through the holidays! 1. Set boundaries. You don't have to have Aunt Edna stay with you for two weeks over the holidays if she upsets you...