Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
For many parents, who are tightening their wallets and spending less, back-to-school chaos is also a time of overwhelming confusion, depression and anxiety. American families are truly overwhelmed with concerns about money, time, and the wellbeing of their kids. Here are simple tips to avoid back to school chaos as you kick off the school…
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Studies continue to show that family meals lead to fewer mental and physical health problems, fewer behavioral problems and greater academic success for our children. Jack Petrash has shown in his research that many studies show that family meals contribute to healthy teens on every level. More than any other factor he discovered in happy,…
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According to a recent study, there is a rising number of breadwinning moms compared to the numbers 50 years ago. While this is impressive it hasn’t been easy. And unfortunately, the challenges of being a woman and the primary breadwinner for your family continue. The overall number of women in the workforce continues to decrease. In…
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Show me any two people who have fun together frequently and I’ll show you a good relationship. People who have regular fun together like each other and most often respect one another. This is a winning combination when it comes to the parent/child relationship. If both parties feel good around each other there will be…
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Eating problems among children are an epidemic, with obesity rates in some states as high as 33 percent. Some schools are sending Body Mass Index (BMI) “report cards” home to parents in an attempt to address this problem. While many parents are, in fact, aware of their children’s weight status, education about nutrition and exercise…
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At 53 years old, Barbara Millicent Roberts (aka Barbie) is one of the most popular brands at Mattel, Inc. While an iconic toy, Barbie is no stranger to controversy. Barbie’s unrealistic body proportions are said to promote skewed body ideals to young girls. Is it time for Barbie to make a change? Rebecca Sypin and…
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Have you ever wished you had the perfect words to say when your child misbehaved? How many of you have had the experience where you are at the grocery store and your child keeps begging you to buy something? No matter how many times you explain or say an outright, “No,” they still continue. Wouldn’t…
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Very often families come to me because of a child’s behavior issue and usually, the cause of the behavior is just an outward sign of something else, a broader or deeper issue. We all had a dream of what we wanted our family life to be like before we had children or while we were…
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When it comes to young teenage trends they’re here for one minute and gone the next. Knowing what to buy that special tween in your life can be confusing and rather frustrating. Listed below are some gift ideas for tweens to inspire you. 5 Gift Ideas for Tweens this Holiday Season Gadgets Smartphone stand. Looking for…
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For many working moms getting up and out in the morning is one of the biggest struggles, since mornings can bring out the worst in everyone. The pressure of having to get somewhere on time and completing many tasks before that can be quite stressful. However, believe it or not, good morning routines can be…
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