How many times in the past few months have you asked yourself, what is going on with the world today? We are living in strange times and as our children get older, they encounter the news whether we want them to or not. This means we are faced with the difficult task of explaining the headlines in a way they can understand. So where does that leave us parents? Should we … [Read more...] about Kids and the News: Parental Guidance Strongly Suggested
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Suggested Daily Caloric Intake for Weight Loss
Weight loss plans, fad diets and supplements all offer solutions to weight loss. The simple truth is that weight loss requires eating fewer calories than you burn. Unfortunately, that simple truth requires some confusing calculations and a bit of a balancing act to make sure you are eating enough calories, but not too many.FunctionThe human body requires a certain number of … [Read more...] about Suggested Daily Caloric Intake for Weight Loss
Heal Yourself to Heal Your Kids
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world”, has been a rousing mantra since Ghandi first shared those words with the world. Powerful words, but not always easy to practice. Too often we are the opposite of what we desire to be. Despite our best intentions, we find ourselves being reactive, fearful and short tempered. Why does this happen? Often it is because we are … [Read more...] about Heal Yourself to Heal Your Kids
Limiting Summer Slide by Strengthening Reading Habits at Home
Most school districts across the country have decided to continue distance learning through the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. Summer programs are opting to minimize enrollment or are canceled altogether. Where does that leave you and your kiddos this summer? In many cases, the answer is, at home (again). Parents have spent the last few months during the COVID lock down … [Read more...] about Limiting Summer Slide by Strengthening Reading Habits at Home
Depressed? Please Make Yourself A Priority
Plenty of moms deal with depression, and I’m one of them. I had postpartum Depression after the birth of my son and as I was battling cancer that was diagnosed with while pregnant with him. I battled depression again as I helped my daughter battle horrific bullying that led to a suicide attempt, and then her own mental illness. A few years later, I struggled again after the … [Read more...] about Depressed? Please Make Yourself A Priority