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How to Motivate Kids to Exercise

In today’s busy lifestyles, especially when both parents work outside the home, it can be a challenge to motivate your kids to get enough exercise. Television, video games and computers can lull children of all ages into sedentary habits; yet you know it’s important to their health and well being that they lead more active lifestyles. According to Doug Hewitt, author of “The Practical Guide to Weekend Parenting,” the most important step is making the exercise decision and then making it fun.

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Who Buys the Baby Shower Hostess Gifts?

Blankets. Onesies. Diapers. Bottles. Rattles. Baby showers are a time to celebrate a new baby. Planning a shower not only involves sending invitations and providing snacks, but the hostesses generally give the mother-to-be a nice baby gift as well. As a thank-you for giving the shower, it is a thoughtful gesture for the mommy to give her hostesses a gift. There are a variety of ideas for what to give.