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How to Get Your Kids to Help Out More

Have you ever thought about how many times a day you ask your kids to do something? Whether youre asking your kids to pick up their toys, their dirty laundry off their bedroom floors, or their school book bag pile in front of the door, youre probably sounding a bit like a broken record. The worst part? All of that nagging never really seems to work anyway. The wet towels are still on the floor, youve tripped over Buzz Lightyear an infinite number of times, and the dog definitely never gets walked. Its enough to make the strongest mother feel defeated. How do you get the kids to pitch in without pitching a total fit?

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Failing at Fitness

Once again I found myself surrounded by a sea of senior citizens who had bodies so taut their limbs looked like Twizzlers. I was the youngest in the group by at least 40 years and the least in shape. We were all decked out in our finest lululemon leggings and workout tanks. The instructor yelled…

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I’m Bribing My Kids to Eat Better…

My seven year old doesnt eat anything healthy unless you consider spaghetti, pizza, pumpernickel and cream cheese, pancakes, candy, chips, pretzels, or chicken nuggets healthy–and he hasn’t eaten a fruit or vegetable since I closed up those baby food jars when he was a year old! I know my three year old would try new things, including fruits and vegetables, but he does everything the seven year old does, so it’s useless …

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#SportBits….#TGIF

#TGIF Modern Moms. Wow, what a week! I don’t know about you, but the Holiday parties have already begun in my world. Office parties, white elephant parties, and neighborhood parties: it’s the perfect time to talk sports with your family, friends and co-workers. With the college and pro football seasons winding down, there are lots…