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Name It, Change It – Cultural Sexism Hurts Us And Our Kids
Its only been a mere handful of weeks since the U.S. Womens World Cup team ignited jubilant passion among a large population of girls who looked up to the players as role models.
Memorial Day Chocolate Cake
My childrens godparents have a BBQ every Sunday in the summertime. One of the best things about BBQ season is Antoinettes chocolate cake. Lets be honest, every week I ask, Is Antoinette going to be there? If she is unable to attend the BBQ I ask, Is the cake going to be there? Can she drop it off?! If the cake is a missinso am I! But the secret is out…
How to Discipline a Child Who Won’t Do As You Ask
Children misbehave for a variety of reasons. They may be testing the limits of authority. They may also be seeking attention. When children do not as asked, it is a form of misbehavior that prompts disciplinary action. According to Ohio State University, children should be expected to test authority and exert independence as they grow, and a certain amount of defiance is healthy. A lack of disciplinary action accompanied by continued defiance, however, will simply reinforce the negative behavior because there are no negative consequences associated with the defiance. Disciplining defiant children can be accomplished.
Cooking for Kids with Food Allergies
Food allergies present the risk of potentially serious reactions based on your child’s specific allergies. Processed or prepared foods make it more difficult to control exactly what your child eats. Birthday parties and other social settings leave your child exposed to even more risks of encountering ingredients that cause allergic reactions. Learning to cook for your child with food allergies increases the safety of her diet.
Strengthening Exercises for Pregnancy
A strength component to your prenatal workout rounds out your overall fitness and prepares the body for labor. Your increasing weight and growing abdomen increase the need for overall muscle strength and endurance. Pregnancy places restrictions on the type of strength training you can safely perform. Avoid exercises with heavy weights or those that require a back-lying position due to the risk of decreased blood flow.