My Story - the Origin of Hardy Mom

If you want more - you need more - you truly can do it, no matter what's happening with your health! I learned how to do it, and you can too!    Some days turning over is all we can do, so turn over. Some days taking a shower is all we can do - so ta...

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Jun 16, 2022
"I Have Covid!"

I have several "preexisting conditions" and the doctors all said I'd die if I got covid. But we were dealing with overwhelming anxiety by staying isolated. We did the unthinkable: living as though covid didn't exist.  And I got covid, but I've lived...

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Jun 07, 2022
How to Deal with Annoying People

If you're struggling with how to deal with an annoying person, here are some tips that might help:  1. Don't take their behavior personally. Difficult people are often dealing with their own issues, and they're not looking for a fight, so try not to...

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May 20, 2022
Ten Secrets to Living Well with Chronic Illness

You are NOT alone!  So many of us have been are sick & tired of being sick & tired for a long time, but we don’t have to live this way! Hi! I’m Jen Hardy. Mom of 7, and collector of eclectic diseases. And I’m here to tell you the 10 secrets o...

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May 05, 2022
How to be positive - a unique approach

Have you had people tell you, “Just be positive and you’ll feel better?” If you’ve got a health challenge, you've probably heard that a lot. But how are you supposed to feel better when you feel miserable, or have pain, or depression? What about the...

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Apr 07, 2022
How to enjoy your teens

First of all I want to say that I love teens!  Not only have I raised five, but I've also had the opportunity to work with several teen groups, and they are an amazing group of people! Unfortunately, our society has created an "us and them" attitude,...

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Mar 22, 2022
How to Shop with Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind

You're a Mom, and that means there's shopping to do. Whether it's the grocery store, pharmacy, or shopping for fun, you've got to get out sometimes.  And all children find things they want (we do too, don't we?) It's important to teach that they can'...

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Mar 15, 2022
Six Easy Steps to a Clean House

We’ve all had it happen - the phone rings and you’ve got someone on the way to visit & you need a clean house - now. Or maybe you just want your home to feel tidy and peaceful for you and your family.    But your home looks like the circus has co...

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Mar 10, 2022
How to Get Your Kids to Pick Up

  Has this ever happened to you? The kids are home, the house is a mess, there's laundry to do, dishes to wash, and  You. Feel. Exhausted.   You don’t want to look at this mess, your kids just aren’t cleaning it, and you just can’t do it all yourself...

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Mar 08, 2022