Agriculture

by Cabrina Buckman

Extension Agent

For some kids, they want to have fun at a friend’s house or an overnight camp, but when they get there they just feel sad or even scared and want to go home. When some kids get homesick, they may feel headaches or stomachaches. It is okay for your child to have homesickness. Talking to your child about being away from home and ways to lessen that homesick feeling is a good idea if your child is wanting to have sleepovers or go to overnight camps.

One young Washington County resident is interning at the county’s extension office.

Makenzie Messer, 21, of Willisburg is an Eastern Kentucky University student and said she’s excited to be working where she grew up.

“I’m looking forward to a variety of things,” she said. “It’s not like a regular job where you do the same thing every day. It’s always different.”

Parenting requires a lot of energy and you may feel overwhelmed and exhausted. It can be hard to imagine finding time to take care of yourself when you are balancing so many other things. It is important to keep in mind that doing well starts with being well. You can learn to reduce your stress and nurture yourself.  Both you and your child will reap the benefits. You don’t have to be perfect. It is impossible to achieve because everyone has a different idea of perfection and we are all human. Try some of the following ideas to help keep your life in balance.