Tag: children
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8-Week Challenge: Allowed Whole Foods
There has been a lot of confusion on what is considered “processed” foods. In the comments of the 8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge comments, I posted a list of “processed foods” not allowed. This caused an uproar and I received comments like “what is left to eat besides lettuce and water” or “this leaves… Read more
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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 the whole body. It is fun fitness activity that is primarily a summer sport but can be extended to year-round,… Read more
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Quick Funny
I have three children: a teenager, a 19-month old, and a 4-month old. I found this joke to be more than true in this household. Even with the 2nd child being more like a 1st child (due to the age gap between my actual 1st and 2nd born), the poor baby really does have 3rd… Read more
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Free Spirits
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Family Quotes
“Family: A social unit where the father is concerned with parking space, the children with outer space, and the mother with closet space” —Evan Esar “Unconditional love is loving your kids for who they are, not for what they do … it isn’t something you will achieve every minute of every day. But it is… Read more
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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 take my kids to playdates with other kids in the neighborhood. In my mind, I was still a young mom,… Read more
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Classical Music, Creativity and Problem Solving
As parents, it is logical to wish that 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… Read more