Aside from love, I think that guilt is probably the strongest, most universal emotion that parents experience. We feel guilty from the time our babies are born, about everything: for not breastfeeding long enough, for leaving them on a Saturday morning to go to the gym, for going back to work, for letting them watch TV, for keeping them in a wet diaper for too long, and on and … [Read more...] about Mom Guilt For All The Wrong Reasons
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Five Reasons Why Every Mom Should Be On Twitter
Are you one of those moms who avoids computers? If so, the time may have come to change your ways - to embrace technology and all it has to offer. Twitter may seem confusing at first, but if you're unsure how to navigate the social media site, just search for one of the thousands of tutorials available on the Internet. You'll be tweeting like a pro in no time! Here are five … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why Every Mom Should Be On Twitter
Skip The Speed: 5 Reasons Teens Should Avoid Energy Drinks
This is the second piece in a three-part series from Bright Beacon on energy drinks. Don't miss the first part - Energy Drinks: Do You Know What Your Kids Are Drinking? We all teach our kids to say no to drugs, but how many parents think to warn their children about the dangers of Red Bull? Here are five reasons why kids should stay away from energy drinks: 5. CAFFEINE - … [Read more...] about Skip The Speed: 5 Reasons Teens Should Avoid Energy Drinks
Reasons for Teenage Alcoholism
It's normal for a teenager to experiment with alcohol or drugs, but some teens will develop a serious addiction. The legality of alcohol -- despite its age restrictions -- makes it seem like a safe drug to experiment with. This makes it the most common drug that American teens use, according to MedicineNet.com. Familial Environment The family environment plays a big role in … [Read more...] about Reasons for Teenage Alcoholism
7 Good Reasons NOT to Diet
Now that we are a few weeks into January, many people have forgone their hopeful New Year's Resolution to lose weight by dieting. But, don't feel bad. A diet is not the right way to go about losing weight, anyhow. In honor of Healthy Weight Week (Jan. 16-22), here are 7 good reasons why dieting isn't the way to go. In fact, for 2011, you should resolve NOT to diet. 1. Dieting … [Read more...] about 7 Good Reasons NOT to Diet