​ Self Care - It is important to take time out daily for yourself to nourish your goals, inspirations, health and spirit.  It may only be an extra 15 minutes in the restroom behind a locked door daily to center yourself by meditating, praying, a bath, or recollecting your thoughts.   Do your want help with your Life Planning Build your village -  Take time to meet other like minded parents that you can learn and support.  Build a network. Safeguard your children online - Become knowledgeable of the everchanging online platforms that children frequent.  Set up parental controls. Connect with your children DAILY  -  You may not be able to connect with them with equal amounts of time, but make an effort to connect with each child on a daily basis.  It may be that car ride to school, practice or church is the only time you have to connect so make it count.  Aim to have as many meals at the table and discuss topics while having an open mind. Grow comfortable with REPEATING yourself -  Be mi