Author Archives: 5 Minutes for Parenting

Coping with Anxiety

Robin Farr, 5 Minutes for Mom contributor, shares her insight into how to cope with anxiety. This post is compensated but her opinions are her own. I’ve dealt with anxiety in various forms for years, but it took me a long time to identify what it was. I used to think it was stress, which…

3 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Foster Care Family

Many people consider becoming a foster care family because they have the space and feel they can offer a child a stable and loving environment. This decision should not be taken lightly; many foster parents have taken years to make their final decision before starting the application process. Here, independent foster care agency Capstone suggest…

Help! My Child Has Gone Crazy

Having tantrums is part of being a toddler. Almost anything has potential to trigger a tantrum in a little one. When my kids were little, they had plenty of tantrums. There was rarely a day when someone wasn’t having a tantrum over something. There were many days when I felt like banging my head on the floor right…

What Do You Love About Being a Mom

I know it’s cliche, but it’s so true; a mom’s job is never done. It’s 24/7.  Whether you’re working or stay-at-home doesn’t matter. Even if your not with your kiddos all the time, your mind is running crazy with all of your mommy thoughts. It’s exhausting! I know. This stay-at-home mama of 3 has been…