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Sleep Training: The Myths and Facts
Sleep training is a hotly debated topic. Advocates and opponents have set up camps on two opposing sides of the sleep training divide with seemingly no middle ground. Proponents of sleep training argue that it does not harm the child and has benefits for the child and family. Opponents say that “cry-it-out” techniques are cruel…
NFL Caliber Fitness Centers and Other Things My College Freshman Can Do Without
Dear College, Thank you for hosting my daughter and me for a campus tour. We had a great time. The campus was lovely. Our guide was perky, charming, and enthusiastic, and your facilities are amazing. So amazing, in fact, that I was a bit taken aback. I mean, WOW! For a minute I almost forgot…
How Not To Send Your Kid To College
For those of us with teenagers heading to college, August can feel a little crazy making. Especially if it is our first, or only, child who is leaving home. For parents of girls heading to college, I’ve heard it’s a chaotic month of shopping at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond to fill lists of…
Etiquette Training: Outdated or Totally Necessary?
For the final event of the school year, my daughters Brownie troop hosted a mother-daughter tea, at the home of one of the girls in the troop. Now, this would have been lovely, except that the tea was not just any old tea. This tea was being billed as an etiquette lesson, and was to be led by an expert in etiquette and manners. Oy.
Most Recognized Personal Training Certifications
If you are a mom wanting to lose weight or you are considering a career as a personal trainer, you want to make sure you get certified by an industry-respected organization. For example, some personal training certifications carry more weight than others. Having certification shows that you understand not only what to train but how to go about it so you can help your clients avoid injury.