BREATHE

A new school year brings new challenges, routines and schedules.  Tomorrow will bring on the misplaced permission slips, lost homework and textbooks, lunches packed at the last minute and the run for the school bus...But today, today, it's still summer!

Every Mom needs a couple of tools in her bag to help reduce stress and here is one that doesn't cost anything or require any tools, time or privacy:  after all, if you are reading this... you're already breathing!

BREATHE DEEPLY:  Take 3 deep breaths (5 seconds in and 5 seconds out)
Practice this whenever needed for an immediate calming effect, it's guaranteed to slow your heart rate and and reduce the stress hormones flying through your system. 

Ready...begin!