Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Mindfulness as well as mindful parenting has shown to be valuable for both parents and children. Many studies have exposed both the short- and long-term advantages of integrating mindful parenting routines into families’ lives. Mindfulness is not just specific practices. They are acts that produce less distress, more dignity, and harmony into your life. […]
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When my first daughter moved on from junior high school, I entered another phase of child rearing. The graduation procedure was a true eye opener for me, and I soon realized that I needed to figure out how to “let go” a tad bit. As my teen became a high schooler, I began to understand […]
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If you have a teenager, you have probably worried about their mental health a time or two. The change from childhood to adulthood doesn’t happen all at once. As a child traverses the challenges of adolescence, new trials and tribulations may emerge. The teenage years are a vulnerable life stage and, as a parent, there […]
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Over the past 30 years, obesity in children and teens has increased rapidly. Currently over 1 in 3 children and teenagers are either classified as overweight or obese, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With these rates continuing to rise, parents frequently question if their teen girls are at an appropriate weight. Several […]
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My daughter just turned 16. For her 16th birthday (and even before then) she begged, pleaded, cried, and schemed on ways that she could get an iPhone. And as much as I wanted to keep her from technology (we try to be a low tech home), I know that at some point she will need to know how […]
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With computer, video games, and TV shows created to entice kids’ attention, our children are spending progressively more time indoors and far less time outdoors than previous generations. If you’re like most parents, this can be a cause of unease and worry. Most of these indoor activities require very little physical activity adding to the […]
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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 heard of the marshmallow test for kids. The Marshmallow Test is one of the most famous psychological research studies with […]
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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 have so much more to protect our children. Every parent wants what is best for their children, but sometimes moms […]
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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 mom of three, there are many things that I need to keep my kids safe. One of the things I […]
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As parents, we all want our children to mature and become equipped to accept any challenge that life has offer. Parents are always concerned that their choices and decisions are the right ones for their children. After all, guiding children to choose the right directions daily helps to instill values and give the child an […]
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