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Could Your Weight Loss Resolve Have Unintended Consequences?
Could your New Year’s resolution have unintended consequences for your kids? As millions of Americans resolve to lose weight in 2012, parents need to be aware that their new diet and fitness regimens could have a potentially negative outcome – triggering eating disorders or body image issues in their children.
The Dinner Fairy
I recently calculated how many dinners I have prepared for my three children, who are ages 15, 13, and 9. My best estimate is 5,000. When I cook, I also do their dishes and clean up the kitchen, so Ive also done that at least 5,000 times.
Exclusive Interview With Jennifer Garner
Who doesn’t love Jennifer Garner? The fresh-faced beauty from West Virginia is an incredibly talented actress who defies typecasting. She was as convincing as an international assassin in “Elektra” as she was playing a gawky teenage girl trapped in an adult’s body in “13 Going On 30.” She’s also married to actor Ben Affleck, with two beautiful daughters and a third baby on the way.
Ideas for Christmas Dinner
Christmas is full of expectations. After all the decorations, parties, gifts, stockings and exchanges are taken care of, you still have to make a Christmas dinner. With this dinner falling just a few short weeks after Thanksgiving’s big feast, you may choose to try to outdo that meal, or you may choose a more casual meal while you relax with your family.
What Should I Pay a Live-In Nanny?
If you’ve never hired a live-in nanny, you may struggle with how much you’ll need to pay. A nanny’s duties will vary from home to home, which makes comparisons difficult. Some nannies will do light shopping and housework, others provide childcare alone. Some areas have a higher demand for nannies, meaning higher salaries. Despite these variations, however, there are benchmarks you can use to help you decide on a salary for a live-in nanny.