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Sometimes, Honesty Is NOT the Best Policy!

I recently received a distraught call: My daughter wants to know if the Easter Bunny is real. I dont want to lie, but I dont want to spoil her fun. Parents confront the dilemma of how much truth to divulge with questions at every stage of development: Do you promise youll never die?; Did you drink smoke when you were a kid?; Am I fat? You might be surprised to learn that there are no clear-cut answers. Despite the fact that being truthful with your child is important, there are times when not being fully honest is a better idea.

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Preparing your Child for School through Play

Preschoolers have high energy and need time to engage in active play in order to learn about their world and be prepared for Kindergarten and beyond. At first, infants learn primarily through using their five senses. As they develop physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively, children tend to enjoy more challenging activities. Fundamental learning and understanding through active play prepares children during their formative years for s

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Work Out Smarter, Not Harder!

You cant borrow, buy, slow it down or stop it: Time, how does it slip away from the active Modern Mom? Time might slip away as your daily To Do lists get longer, however, that doesnt mean you cant take a few minutes here and there for yourself to work out or exercise. Work out smarter, not harder. Who says you have to go to the gym or health club to get a challenging workout in? Here are a few quickies to get your heart rate up, challenge your muscles, and relieve the stress that increases minute by minute in your active lifestyle.

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RAISING YOUR VIBRATION

RAISING YOUR VIBRATION Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” –Buddha

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Treadmill Vs. Elliptical Trainer

A piece of easy-to-use exercise equipment can make it easy to get fit at home. Treadmills and elliptical trainers are both popular choices. They offer workouts suited to both beginners and more active people. Deciding whether an elliptical or a treadmill is right for you can be a challenge, but the right machine for you will depend upon your body, your fitness level, your preferences and even the space you have available.