Did you know that the families of today barely spend any time together at all? Here are 5 Tips on How to Save Time While Leading a Healthy Lifestyle and Working at a Busy Job Read More
Comedian’s Video Professing Love For His Dad Bod Will Make You Smile
While it’s tempting to make excuses for our lack of ‘summer body’, or wear a t-shirt over our swimsuits, or sit in the shade, Kev has the right idea. The beach is going to get whatever body he gives it. Read More
3 Secrets to Thriving in Life with Food Allergies
Let’s face it, raising a child with food allergies can be so overwhelming! It’s easy to doubt your abilities, be confused or be really stressed out! As a fellow food allergy parent to a child with multiple life threatening food allergies – I totally understand and I’d like to share the 3 secrets I’ve learned along the way. Read More
World Health Organization Releases New Screen Time Guidelines For Babies and Kids
This report goes hand-in-hand with similar recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics, who recommend that children under 18 months should have no screen time beyond video chats, and that young children under two should be limited to “high-quality programming” that is educational. Read More
Being Bored Is Actually Really Good for Your Kids
I see my daughter after a long eight hour day of school. Hour after hour or guided learning, sitting still in chairs and being shuffled from subject to subject, she becomes tightly wound. The last thing she actually needs when she gets home is more. It has become apparent that the best thing for her is space to breathe and listen to her body. That’s when the magic happens. Read More
Study Shows Arts Programs Have Significant Impact On Children’s Academics
The results? Students who were given additional access to arts-programs had higher test scores, less disciplinary action taken, had higher written test scores, and demonstrated more compassion in the way they answered test questions. Read More
Tips To Lose Weight: How Real Moms Can Lose Weight After Pregnancy
With each of my three pregnancies, I gained over fifty pounds. Considering I have a petite, five foot tall frame, that was a fairly large amount of weight indeed. While nothing compares to the magic of having your babies growing inside you, it can still be difficult to watch all of that weight go on. Read More
It Turns out Sometimes Money CAN Buy Happiness (If It’s Used to Buy Time)
For the survey, over 6,000 people residing in the United States, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Canada were asked if they used money to buy themselves free time, and if so, how much they spent. The researchers then asked them about their stress levels and overall life satisfaction. Their findings concluded that those who reported buying time also had higher levels of life satisfaction and lower stress. Read More
Vices You Must Give Up In Pregnancy and Why
Most pregnant women know that drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and taking drugs while pregnant is a big no-no. However, despite official warnings from health agencies, a recent study found that some women are partaking in these no-no’s during pregnancy. Read More
My Secret to Happy Parenting? Mediocrity
It’s a struggle to push those standards aside. But I do. And you should, too. Trade it in, instead, for your own, functioning, unique brand of mediocrity. That’s right: Mediocrity! My secret to being a content, happy parent. I’m completely mediocre, and I’m not shy about it. Read More