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Olympic Trainer John Abdo Shares Family Fitness Tips
Modern Mom was delighted to get a chance to interview fitness expert and Olympic trainer John Abdo about how to promote health and well-being in a family. John suggests that families exercise together, so health becomes a family activity, rather than an individual goal. Love that idea! Here’s some more practical health advice from the this renowned fitness guru and inventor of the Ab Doer Twist: ModernMom: What are some great exercises the whole family can do together?
Morning Power Hour
How many of you made resolutions to get up in the morning to exercise and be productive? It is easy to get into a slump during the winter months, and of course being in a slump only adds to the sluggist feelings and downer days.
Behavioral Problems in Teenagers
Parenting teens is difficult work even when your kids have only minor behavioral problems. Nearly every teen has challenging moments, whether it’s as simple a problem as missing a curfew or as potentially serious as drug or alcohol abuse. With a bit of luck and some understanding, you can see your teen through these years with both your sanity and your relationship intact.
How to Stay Civil With Your Ex
As co-parenting becomes the norm for a lot of divorced couples, establishing a civil relationship with the ex-spouse becomes more and more important. It can be very difficult, especially at first, to be civil to your ex in regular interactions like picking up and dropping off children, but it is even more difficult when you are forced to spend extended amounts of time in each others company. At joint celebrations like birthdays, t-ball games and weddings, the time spent in each others company, or even just in each others vicinity, can be excruciating. Some tips to surviving the day are:
How to Have a Good Divorce
Getting a divorce can cause emotional upheaval and extreme distress. Many women experience feelings of anger, exhaustion, anxiety and depression during and after the divorce process. Like many other experiences in life, you can take certain steps to minimize negative outcomes by approaching your divorce with the most positive attitude you can muster. Although your divorce may cause numerous difficulties and concerns, you can improve upon this life-changing experience and promote a good outcome.