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Finding My Way In An Economic Downturn

By Guest Blogger, Tamara Arbeiter I was recently laid off from my job. The Record of Employment I just received in the mail stated Economic reasons for my departure. As company policy goes, I was asked to leave immediately. Comforted only by the fact that a handful of very senior executives were also laid off that day, I packed up my desk, grabbed my kids photos and artwork and left, without time for goodbyes.

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15 Ways to GO GREEN and STAY SANE

1. CLEAN KINDLY. * Use: Plant-based, Biodegradable Soap and Detergent * Loose: Chlorine Cleaners * If ingredients are not fully disclosed (or you can’t pronounce them), choose a product you can trust!

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Organic Infant Formula Reviews

Choosing which formula to feed your baby can be overwhelming. There are multiple choices and recipes and it’s hard to know which will be right for your baby. There are now also several organic formulas for parents who are looking for a more natural food choice for their little one. Check out these reviews of organic formulas.

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10 Weight Loss Tips for Overweight Kids

Being overweight might be an awkward phase your child is experiencing, or it could be a precursor of things to come. When a child is overweight, he may feel uncomfortable or inadequate and continue to feed those negative feelings with more food. As the child ages his feelings may turn to despair and he may settle for a life without physical activity, which will not be healthy. As a parent, you can change the course of this unhealthy cycle. It’s important not to comfort the child with food when he is sad or upset. Affection, kind words and listening may be all the child needs, rather than an ice cream cone or a treat. Focus on the child’s behavior, and call out the behavior not the child. Eating candy before dinner may be a bad idea for an overweight child, but that does not mean the child is bad. Thwart the behavior without hurting the child’s feelings if you want to help the overweight child reach a healthy weight.