By Christine Murray, HRI Director “Novelty and familiarity, therefore, meant not only a relaxation of normal responsibilities, but also new activities and adventures with more freedom and independence, all within a safe and socially stable environment.” (Hilbrecht, Shaw, Delamere, &
Maximizing Fun on Family Vacation
By Christine Murray, HRI Director As we mentioned yesterday, research tells us that having fun is one of the most meaningful aspects of family vacations for children. Common sense would tell us this, too, in that vacations are often synonymous
Greetings From Your Family’s Best Summer Ever! Series Introduction
By Christine Murray, HRI Director School’s almost out in Guilford County, and that has us at HRI thinking about summer fun and family vacations! Now, we love hanging out by the pool, road trips, and cookouts as much as
When Moms Feel Burnout
By Christine Murray, HRI Director All moms may face feelings of burnout from time to time. It’s part of the territory of the intensity of the demands of parenting. Helpguide.org defines burnout as “a state of emotional, mental, and physical
Five-Minute Boosts for Busy Moms
By Christine Murray, HRI Director Do you ever read articles about self-care for moms and laugh at the thought that you could actually find time to really practice self-care? Especially those articles that tell you to do it every day
A Mother’s Day Survival Guide for Single Moms
By Christine Murray, HRI Director Holidays are supposed to be times of joy and celebrations. However, for people whose family circumstances aren’t exactly how they may want them to be, holidays can be really rough. In fact, holidays often highlight
Counseling and Self-Care
By Christine Murray, HRI Director Being a mom is hard work. It brings so many new challenges that it can make your head spin! With each passing stage of children’s development, parents and caregivers face new questions about how to
Be a Mom to Yourself, Too: Series Introduction
By Christine Murray, HRI Director Being a mom means that you spend a lot of time, energy, and effort caring for others. Most moms I’ve met invest this time and energy not only into their children, but into others in
Economic Stability
Building a Thriving Community to Make Guilford County a Nurturing Community for ALL Children
By Christine Murray, HRI Director What would it look like for Guilford County to be a community that provides a safe, nurturing environment in which all children can thrive and grow into their potential? Can you imagine what it would