Get Out of Bed Before Your Kids Wake Up!

I always find that the days I get up at least an hour before my kids start calling "mommy," the whole day goes better. I have time to exercise and... read more

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Stop Feeling Tired All the Time

I think I spent the first three years of motherhood feeling so tired that a big haze fell over me. And yet these are the years we are to enjoy.... read more

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Don't Push the Walk!

My pediatrician told me to try and let my son crawl for at least 3-4 months and not encourage him to walk. Crawling is a very important milestone for a... read more

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Carbs to Workout...and Lose Weight

The newsletter link to working out addresses increasing your VO2 max (oxygen intake) type of exercise.

They are absolutely correct that you should eat before you workout in order to... read more

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Alternatives To Punitive Discipline

These are a few suggestions to help in disciplining children without physical force. They really do work!

-- Anticipate trouble

-- Give gentle reminders

-- Distract to a positive model

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No More "No" and 123

When you feel you are constantly having to say "no" to your children, one simple solution is to completely eliminate the word from your language. At one time, I felt... read more

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Summer is Coming: Use Dryer Sheets!!!!

With summer coming and the bugs coming back out, it's a good idea to protect yourself and kids from bugs, especially mosquitoes.....Use dryer sheets instead of sprays....Simply rub the dryer... read more

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Better Night Sleep

To get a better nights rest, take a bubble bath or a long shower, make it a ritual and use some kind of scent that will relax you.

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Baby Boot Camp

I recently started taking exercise classes through an organization called Baby Boot Camp. I was sorely needing to get moving beyond the crawling around on the floor activities of late.... read more

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A Great Form of Exercise

It's like riding a bike -- you never forget. My husband got my bike down yesterday, filled the tires and off I went with my 4 and 6 year-old for... read more

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