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The Over OVER-Programming of our Kids

Its that time of year again. Springtime in the city. Time where as moms, we try to figure out how were going to fit in all our kids activities into one week. Its also time where my mommy friends take the phones and give me a ring to discuss, What are the boys doing this spring? Hockey? Ice hockey? Street Hockey? 3-on-3 hockey? Swimming private or in groups? Tennis outdoors or indoors? Soccer?

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15 Million Kids Learn To Code – In One Week

My 9-year-old came home from school last week, more excited than I’ve seen her all year. She flipped open my laptop and logged onto Code.org.Look what I made, she said proudly.She showed me a page that was split in half – the right side of the page was a colorful animation of a blue bowling ball rolling down a red hill, with a bright yellow sun in the background. The left side …

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Swimming for Obese Women

Swimming provides an excellent exercise option for obese women who need physical activity but find land-based workouts uncomfortable and exhausting. Aquatics facilities usually offer some lap swimming time each day so that you can work out without dodging little children playing in the water. Indoor pools let you carry on your workout routine even during the colder months.