How is your self-control? Do you find yourself binge eating or binge shopping only to feel miserable later? What if I told you that self-control and delayed gratification was developed in childhood? You may have …
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Book Review: How to Raise an Adult
Parenting can be a tough gig sometimes. The world that our children are growing up in now is different than the one that we grew up. From cyber bullies to real life bullies, we …
Review: Braun ThermoScan 5 IRT 6500
Disclosure: Financial compensation was not received for this post. A sample product was gifted from Braun for my review. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own and not influenced in any way. Being a …
Is Childhood Obesity Avoidable?
Childhood obesity is on the rise in the United States and globally. The Centers of Disease Control reports that childhood obesity has virtually tripled in the past 30 years. The definition of overweight is an …
18 Fun Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day 2014 is Sunday, June 15. That means it is time to formally thank dad for everything he does for us. It is also time to think about the ideal present for dad this …
What Type of Parent Are You? Quiz
We have all had friends who had super cool, laid back parents. Equally, we have all known someone who had super-strict parents. Parenting is not for the faint-at-heart. Parenting involved love, strength, and guts! Everything …
Swimming for Youth
Swimming is fun and lifesaving sport and an excellent form of exercise. As a form of exercise, swimming has many advantages. According to the CDC, swimming works the lungs, heart, joints and the muscles of …
How I Accidentally Got a “Mom-Do”
I had always praised myself for not being like the other moms around me. I didn’t drive a minivan, I wasn’t interested in helping out with the PTA, I didn’t wear mom jeans, I didn’t …
Family Fun in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois is a great place to visit if you are searching for a quick family getaway that offers fun and excitement. Those who have children are sure to keep them entertained with Chicago’s infinite …