If you have ever struggled with body image issues, you know how difficult it is to develop confidence and self-esteem. Think back to adolescence with the awkwardness, physical changes, and struggle to find our true selves. Do I look fat? Those four little words cause many people, parents and even our children, a lot of heartache. We analyze ...
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5 Pieces of Invaluable Advice from a Pediatrician
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Do you wish that you could get answers to your medical questions or demystify common emergencies by a sensible doc with mom know-how? Every parent wants an alternative to chronically Googling kids’ symptoms with reassurance from an actual medical professional to decipher if it’s pink eye or just eye crust, ear infection or just teething. I've ...
5 Steps to a Great Family Night In
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What does a “night in” look like in our household? We love to order pizza, chicken wings, and breadsticks. We order a pepperoni pizza, a beef pizza, and barbecue wings. We pile up on the living room couches, turn off all the lights, and bundle up in blankets, while enjoying a nice movie on the screen with full surround sound. Depending on work ...
4 Tips for Sticking To Your Budget With a New Baby
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Are you expecting or know someone who is? Many think that babies are expensive. This post will help you cut through the hype with four simple tips for sticking to your budget with a new baby. Nothing brings joy into the heart of a mother quite like a newborn baby. Unfortunately, nothing brings as much financial pain to your budget as ...
7 Ways to Spend More Time With Your Family
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A new year. A fresh start. A year ahead for the family is all about taking on new adventures. If last year was any indication, they could be good, bad or just plain hysterical. Spending time together as a family takes planning, but it's a great investment. When our kids feel close to us, they try harder to please us and make us proud, ...