Any mildly-sane parent wants the very best for their children. Not surprisingly, they’ll do everything in their power to provide for their kids. Everyone wants to raise a happy, healthy family, yet so many children in the United States end up with obesity-related issues. Frequently, these diseases and disorders start from an early age and simply get worse over time. Our nation is filled with sad, sick, unhealthy people – some who can barely stand and some who can barely stand to look at themselves in the mirror. But why?
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Your Child’s First Library Card
Recognizing the role the library can play in your child’s life should not be overlooked. It’s the beginning of their journey to become a skilled, knowledgeable readers and book lovers. There are a great number of reasons why starting to read from an early age can help your child become a happier, more confident little learner.
Why I Don’t Feel Bad About Going Overboard for Christmas
Many refer to it as the season of gift-giving. How much is too much? And what if what we give is not enough? These questions arise and we lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. However you choose to celebrate, let it be yours.
How I Tackled Disneyland with a Toddler and a Baby
Disneyland is known as the happiest place on Earth, yet with younger children I found out that it can also be one of the most overwhelming. Learn from my experience, and use my takeaways to help you plan your next trip to Disneyland Park and California Adventure in Anaheim, California.
Happy Anniversary!… Now Help Me with the Kids
Parenting has challenges, but it also has life lessons that are invaluable. As a parent, you appreciate the ups and the downs, the unplanned, and at the end of the day you look back and smile because witnessing these tiny humans grow and learn is magical. Now throw a couple bulldogs, a random spider and some crayons into the mix to make life really interesting...
State Your Intent – Guest Blogger
State your intent first thing in the morning, prior to reaching for any gadgets and logging in to a social media platform. Intent can keep you grounded, and bring a fresh outlook to an otherwise stressful schedule. Techniques such as this have been proven beneficial in business, family life and relationships.
Forming a Habit & Following Through
Need tips on forming a habit that you can actually follow through with? Here are my three tips and methods I use to follow through. Simple habits can increase the likelihood that you reach a goal, especially when short term goals contribute to a long term goal. These habits can correlate to your business/career, home life, health/fitness and even parenting styles. What can be challenging is knowing how to form a habit and sticking to it. Let me know if these three tips help you form a habit, and whether the methods I practice contribute to follow through with your habit.
5 Natural Tips for Staying Healthy During Flu Season
Photo courtesy of Monica Myers via FREEIMAGES (The links contained in this post will open in a new tab.) I debated writing this post... Why? Because I didn't want to jinx myself and my family! But I know what I have to share is valuable to everyone, so here we are. AND I am confident that… Continue reading 5 Natural Tips for Staying Healthy During Flu Season
10 Healthy Snacks You Can Take on the Go
On the go?
Road trip?
Busy schedule?
Whatever the case may be, here are 10 healthy snacks that are easy to take with you. They're even vegan friendly, and toddler approved!
Why I Use Caution Posting Photos of My Family Online
The topic of posting photos of our family, especially our children, online is always under scrutiny. Here are my thoughts on why we should be cautious when exposing our children on the world wide web.