Family Life as a Truck Drive 1
Maintaining healthy relationships with your family may require an intentional approach to staying connected while on the road. Leaving home and returning home can be stressful times for both you and your family. There are so many intersecting issues to manage and as a parent...
Family Life as a Truck Driver, Working Families
Working While Pregnant – Congratulations You Are Expecting
Congratulations, you’re expecting! Being pregnant can be a wonderful experience but it may also come with some challenges like “morning sickness” (up to 85% of women experience some form of morning sickness), frequent trips to the bathroom, recurrent doctor appointments, etc. You might feel tired...
Working While Pregnant – Pregnancy Brain Is Real
Pregnancy brain is real! You may find yourself having trouble focusing. To combat this, take notes, prioritize your work, and use good organizational strategies and tools to help you stay on track.www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20047441 More information and resources:How to have a healthy pregnancy:www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Pregnancy-and-Prenatal-Healthwww.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-ParentingCanadian Government site Sensible Guide...
Working Parents – Lets Face It
Let’s face it, being a parent while maintaining a career can feel like having 2 full time jobs! It’s hard to meet the demands of both and this can sometimes lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, or frustration. Amy Morin, a Forbes Magazine contributor, offers…
Activities for the Whole Family to Enjoy
Activities for the Whole Family to Enjoy Reggie Madison wrote a blog on the First Things First website called, “20 Fun Ways (and a bonus) To End 2020 On A High Note With Your Family.” Although the intention is focused on ending 2020, most of…
Working Parents – Resources For Working Parents
Resources for Working Parents: Federal Government Family Benefitswww.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/family.htmlOntario Government Resourceswww.ontario.ca/page/parentsManitoba Government Resourceswww.residents.gov.mb.ca/parent.htmlParenting Resources:Mental Health Supports for Parents and Familieswww.firstthings.org/coronavirus-resources-parentingwww.irstthings.org/how-not-to-let-parenting-stress-take-over-your-lifewww.parkview.com/community/dashboard/dealing-with-parenting-stressduring-covid-19Article on Supporting Children’s Online Education:www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/parenting-and-culture/202008/parents-involvement-in-children-s-education