Traveling Overseas with Kids
The thought of traveling overseas as an adult can create anxiety. Add kids to those travel plans and you’re talking about a whole new ballgame. Fortunately, it can be done, and you don’t need to hold off on those exciting adventures until your kiddos are older. A little planning and you’ll be
Expanding your Professional Network as a Mom
As a small business owner I am continually working to grow my professional network, but as a mom with two young children, it can be challenging so knowing when, where and with whom to network, is key. Studies show business owners who network are more likely to not only stay in business, but a
Overcoming Obstacles
Have you ever watched any of those obstacle race shows and wondered, “what are those people thinking?” Or maybe you said to yourself, “I could never do that.” I remember thinking, “those people are crazy!” Then one day, I woke up and decided I needed to challenge myself. A group of
Have you found your passion?
“I’ve fought the fight – life lessons through a football great” You may or May not be a sports fan. You may or may not be a football fan, but you would have to be living in a hole not to know who Peyton Manning is, and what significant event happened today. You can call [&hel
6 Tips On How To Child-Proof Your Home
6 Tips: Child-Proof Your Home If you are the parent of young children, or you have young children coming to visit with their parents, here are some tips to make sure they stay safe while in your home: Cover electrical outlets. Plastic electrical covers are a cheap and easy way to protect small child
What Is Fact vs Fiction On The Internet?
Facing Facts: A Guide to Verifying Information on the Internet Harmful amounts of lead in lipstick, flesh-eating banana peels, toxic tampons. These things may sound outrageous, but claims of their mass distribution can be found on the Internet. So it must be true, right? Thanks to the advent of the
Can I Help My Child Be Smarter?
Yes, you can! Fatty brain foods help developing brains, baby brains, adolescent brains and aging brains. I’m talking about Omega 3 fatty acids primarily from cold-water fish such as tuna and salmon or fish oils. And the specific Omega 3 fatty acid that improves brain development, cognitive f
7 Tips For Mamarazzi With Smartphones
Mamarazzi: Taking Better Pictures With Your Smartphone “Mooooom, another picture? Really?” I can’t count the number of times my siblings and I squawked that question. I was convinced that my mother could have easily pursued a lucrative career in the paparazzi when I was growing up. Among the c
Are You Raising A Good Sport?
Ahead of the Game: Raising a Good Sport For kids, few things compare to the giddy elation of victory or to the crushing disappointment of defeat. Heck, it’s pretty much the same for adults. Our challenge as parents is to learn to temper these reactions, so we’re not raising whiny kids who scream
So what does it mean to “pay it forward”?
Pay It Forward I woke early, made the kids breakfast, lunches, and got them out the door for school just as I do daily with pride. I do because I am a mom, it’s my responsibility and it starts my kids out with what they need to start their day. Right? Am I paying it […]