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Friday, May 24, 2013
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21. Is Your Child Overscheduled?
[MOMS]
Let's face it; we live in a busy world. Despite modern conveniences and advances in technology, it seems that today's families are busier than ever. We try to squeeze in as much as we can in a day under the assumption that the more we get done, the happier we'll be. {relatedarticles} The reality, however, is that busyness can cause stress and health problems. Our bodies need to work but they also need time to rest. Being... Read More
Let's face it; we live in a busy world. Despite modern conveniences and advances in technology, it seems that today's families are busier than ever. We try to squeeze in as much as we can in a day under the assumption that the more we get done, the happier we'll be. {relatedarticles} The reality, however, is that busyness can cause stress and health problems. Our bodies need to work but they also need time to rest. Being... Read More
22. Balancing Youth Sports and Family Life
[MOMS]
Raising sports active kids is difficult, perhaps more today than ever before. Parents feel pressure to help their kids succeed. They want to keep up with other parents in an increasingly winner-take-all society. Too often, parents just like you feel that if they don't do everything for their child, they are bad parents. In fact, surveys show that today's sport active kids and their parents get too caught up in the crazy sports... Read More
Raising sports active kids is difficult, perhaps more today than ever before. Parents feel pressure to help their kids succeed. They want to keep up with other parents in an increasingly winner-take-all society. Too often, parents just like you feel that if they don't do everything for their child, they are bad parents. In fact, surveys show that today's sport active kids and their parents get too caught up in the crazy sports... Read More
23. America's Youth Drowning In Happiness
[MOMS]
When it comes to our children's happiness, less is more. That's the surprising perspective of one Chicago psychologist concerned about the rising rates of youth depression and anxiety. "Millions of well-intentioned parents have made life harder for their children by shielding the kids from every kind of unhappiness," according to Aaron Cooper, Ph.D., co-author of a new book on the dangers when parents make happiness the most... Read More
When it comes to our children's happiness, less is more. That's the surprising perspective of one Chicago psychologist concerned about the rising rates of youth depression and anxiety. "Millions of well-intentioned parents have made life harder for their children by shielding the kids from every kind of unhappiness," according to Aaron Cooper, Ph.D., co-author of a new book on the dangers when parents make happiness the most... Read More
24. Make Food Shopping a Family Affair
[MOMS]
Grocery stores can be crowded, difficult to navigate, and full of eye-catching displays of junk food and toys that make kids of all ages catch a serious case of the gimmes. That doesn't mean you have to leave the kids at home. {relatedarticles} Eating is an experience families like to share, so it only makes sense that food shopping should be a shared experience as well. Watching their parents stock the larder helps give... Read More
Grocery stores can be crowded, difficult to navigate, and full of eye-catching displays of junk food and toys that make kids of all ages catch a serious case of the gimmes. That doesn't mean you have to leave the kids at home. {relatedarticles} Eating is an experience families like to share, so it only makes sense that food shopping should be a shared experience as well. Watching their parents stock the larder helps give... Read More
25. Getting Him Involved with Childrearing
[MOMS]
Sometimes you feel like everyone in the house needs something, and you're the one expected to make it happen. There are diapers to change, homework to help with, and games to go to.... it can all add up and feel like too much. {relatedarticles} Being a mother is certainly a big job, but when you have a partner, you shouldn't have to carry the entire load on your own shoulders. Some men are very helpful with the childrearing... Read More
Sometimes you feel like everyone in the house needs something, and you're the one expected to make it happen. There are diapers to change, homework to help with, and games to go to.... it can all add up and feel like too much. {relatedarticles} Being a mother is certainly a big job, but when you have a partner, you shouldn't have to carry the entire load on your own shoulders. Some men are very helpful with the childrearing... Read More
26. How to Host a Successful Sleepover
[MOMS]
As kids begin school, the subject of having friends sleep over will rear its head. One of the nice things about having a sleepover instead of traditional birthday party is that you can supervise all the activities in your home, plus you tend not to have to rent expensive spaces, so the option can be more economical. But once you have all those kids over, can you simply put in the earplugs and do your best to ignore them? If only...No, a... Read More
As kids begin school, the subject of having friends sleep over will rear its head. One of the nice things about having a sleepover instead of traditional birthday party is that you can supervise all the activities in your home, plus you tend not to have to rent expensive spaces, so the option can be more economical. But once you have all those kids over, can you simply put in the earplugs and do your best to ignore them? If only...No, a... Read More
27. Ten Famous Toy Recalls
[MOMS]
The number of recalls issued by toy manufacturers is staggering. Today there seems to be little attention and thought in the design of children's toys, other than to make them as cheaply as possible. The design level is certainly lacking the element of making safety first. It is apparent the parents or those buying the toys are purchasing them without the knowledge of reading the box which will say "Parts that can cause a choking... Read More
The number of recalls issued by toy manufacturers is staggering. Today there seems to be little attention and thought in the design of children's toys, other than to make them as cheaply as possible. The design level is certainly lacking the element of making safety first. It is apparent the parents or those buying the toys are purchasing them without the knowledge of reading the box which will say "Parts that can cause a choking... Read More
28. Let Them Play: Why Recess Is Important
[MOMS]
Kids are getting played when it comes to taking a break at school. Yes, they're there to learn reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic - but what about that fourth "R," recess? Many schools are doing away with kids' sole opportunity to give their brains a break during the day in favor of squeezing in as much academics as possible, and that's not a good thing. For one thing, most kids can stay focused for a maximum of a half an hour before they... Read More
Kids are getting played when it comes to taking a break at school. Yes, they're there to learn reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic - but what about that fourth "R," recess? Many schools are doing away with kids' sole opportunity to give their brains a break during the day in favor of squeezing in as much academics as possible, and that's not a good thing. For one thing, most kids can stay focused for a maximum of a half an hour before they... Read More
29. 5 Ways to Get Your Family Moving
[MOMS]
The trappings of modern American culture-TiVo/high-speed Internet/texting--make it a special challenge for families to stay fit and active. Unless you and the kids walk or bike to work or school, chances are good that you have trouble squeezing in as much daily physical activity as your family needs. Even when we have the time to exercise, it can be difficult to compete with the almost magnetic pull of our electronic devices and the... Read More
The trappings of modern American culture-TiVo/high-speed Internet/texting--make it a special challenge for families to stay fit and active. Unless you and the kids walk or bike to work or school, chances are good that you have trouble squeezing in as much daily physical activity as your family needs. Even when we have the time to exercise, it can be difficult to compete with the almost magnetic pull of our electronic devices and the... Read More
30. Sitter Savvy: What She Needs to Know Before You Go
[MOMS]
Leaving your child with a new babysitter so that you can enjoy a little adult time can be a daunting task. Of course you worry about how the sitter might handle an emergency, how much to pay her and how the kids will act while you're gone - but do you ever think of how to make her job easier? Aside from letting them know the basics like compensation, emergency numbers, your contact information and where to find items in the house,... Read More
Leaving your child with a new babysitter so that you can enjoy a little adult time can be a daunting task. Of course you worry about how the sitter might handle an emergency, how much to pay her and how the kids will act while you're gone - but do you ever think of how to make her job easier? Aside from letting them know the basics like compensation, emergency numbers, your contact information and where to find items in the house,... Read More
