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What Kids Should Eat Before a Game
The term “soccer mom” is a stereotype you have probably heard or may have even been called. It refers to a suburban woman who spends much of her day transporting her children to various sporting events. As with many stereotypes, a partial truth can lie within. If you’ve ever hurried your kids from school to homework to their Little League game and passed through the nearest fast-food place on the way, you are not alone. This, however, is not the best way to get your child a nutritious meal before a game.
What “Bad Moms” Taught Me About Our Need To Be Good
While watching Bad Moms there were times when I cackled with glee and scenes when I dabbed my eyes. Was it the greatest movie of all time? No, but it resonated with me deeply. Mila Kunis leads a rebel group of moms who decide to stop trying so hard to be perfect. They ditch PTA…
6 Ways to Compliment My Daughter Without Saying “You’re Pretty”
As a dad of twins (boy and girl), I always told myself that I would, to the best of my ability, treat my children equally and not succumb to gender stereotypes or conformity. They wear all colors, not just pink and blue, and they both play with all available toys, whether a baby doll or…
Why You Need to Talk to Your Kids About Relationship Abuse – Today
Here's what you need to know about kids and relationship violence: It's incredibly common. It can happen to your daughter (or son) no matter your religion, income, school environment, home life or neighborhood. Talking about it with your kids TODAY is the best way to prevent them from being abused tomorrow Here are the statistics:…