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Listening to Her Heart Instead of Your Fears
Recently I played along with the whole Facebook Throwback Thursday thing and trotted out a very adorable pre-adolescent picture of me for everyone to Ooh! and Ahh! over.
Why “Team Mom” Instead Of “Coach Mom”?
Where are all the mom coaches in youth sports? Only an estimated 650,000 of the nearly 4.1 million youth sports coaches in America are women, and a recentstudyin the journal Gender & Society found that only 13.4% of American Youth Soccer Association coaches and 5.9% of Little League baseball and softball coaches are women.
Using Exercise Balls in School Instead of Chairs
What do you do to keep a roomful of grade school kids from bouncing around? Let them bounce around. While sitting on balls the same height as their desk chairs, kids have exhibited improved concentration and ability to focus. Dr. John Ratey, author of “Driven to Distraction” and a Harvard professor, explains that the movement kids make while they’re balancing on the balls help to stimulate their brains.
Meet the MILs: Which of These Mother-in-Law Types is Yours?
Let's face it, when you said "I do," you probably didn't realize you were also signing up for a lifelong subscription to MIL Magazine, complete with monthly issues filled with unsolicited advice, invasive questions, and the occasional guilt trip, courtesy of your brand new mother-in-law. For many, entering this uncharted territory can feel more like…
Maximize Your Money: Smart Moves for Your Tax Refund!
Excited to see that money coming into the bank account? Already thinking about how to spend it in advance? It's important to recognize that receiving a tax refund isn't just a stroke of luck; it's a sign of financial responsibility and diligent tax planning. However, it's crucial not to fall victim to spending frivolously. Instead,…