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How Early to Take a Pregnancy Test
If you are trying to become pregnant or suspect you might be, finding out for certain is probably at the forefront of your mind. You might be tempted to run out and take a pregnancy test days after you think you might have conceived. While many women can get accurate test results before they even miss a period, testing too early can lead to inaccurate results and frustration.
How To Get Energized First Thing in the Morning
With fall just around the corner and school starting back up, its the perfect time to talk about uplifting routines. I love summer, but Im actually ready to get some more routine back in my life again, you? There is one simple way I start off my day to maximize my energy in the morning. Its so straightforward anyone can do it. I recommend everyone give it a try for 2 weeks …
What Your Kid is Not Saying, But Trying to Tell You
Kids from as young as 3-years-old and into their teens often communicate indirectly. They might think they are being direct and, very often, they have high expectations for us as parents that we should have gotten it. Picking up on their hints, reading their mood change, translating their body language and responses is an ongoing parenting challenge. When children are dealing with a problem, it is more often than not displayed indirectly making it hard for parents to know when their child is struggling. It would be wonderful if when you ask how was your day?, your child would just give you the play by play of the day…the good, the bad, and the ugly but ask yourself, does your child do that? Most do not! Make yourself available to your children by listening to what they are saying but also listening to what they arent saying.
Eat Smart to Slim Down
Other moms always ask me, whats my diet like? Its actually pretty straightforward. The short version is, I eat three meals a day, I drink water instead of Starbucks, and I avoid a lot of processed foods, wheat, sugar and other ingredients I cant pronounce. Try sticking …