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Family Fitness Challenge

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 28, 2011

As a mom to four and seven-year-olds and stepmom to 18 and 20-year-olds, I have by no means been a perfect parent. But I am proud of the fact that my husband […]

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Green Time for Sleep Time

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 26, 2011

Many U.S. parents are surprised to learn that their children suffer from persistent sleep deprivation – as much as two hours per day. While there is no single reason for […]

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Semi-Homemade Meal Magic

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 24, 2011

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I was fortunate enough to grow up in New Orleans with a family that gravitated towards the kitchen. I was practically packing meatballs by […]

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Together Counts for Family Halloween Costumes

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 20, 2011

As a family of six juggling school activities, church activities, a small business and a lawyer dad’s long hours, we often feel pulled in four different directions at once. Amid […]

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Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 18, 2011

Nearly one in three American children is either overweight or obese. At the current rate, experts predict that without intervention this generation of children will have a shorter lifespan than […]

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Defining the Family Meal

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 13, 2011

There is a strong perception that dinner is the one, true family meal. While it’s a wonderful moment to come together and share news of the day, it’s not the […]

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Surviving the Dressing Room with Positive Thinking

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 11, 2011

As the season changes, finding fresh fall fashions is on the minds of many women wanting to update their look. While shopping and trying on clothing is often a taxing […]

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Finding Your Fall Fun

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 7, 2011

Summer may have ended, but just because you won’t be sporting your swim suit doesn’t mean you should be any less active. With cooler winds ready to replace the summer heat, […]

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Dining Out (with a Growing Family) Can be a Piece of Cake

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 5, 2011

I’m a busy working mom and have three (almost four, due in January) small children ages six, four and two. Between trying to balance schedules and my general pregnancy fatigue, […]

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Together Counts Rewards Healthy Habits

by Together Counts PartnerOctober 3, 2011

We’re thrilled to share the news that the Together Counts™ campaign has partnered with DailyFeats to reward families who “!eattogether” and get “!activetogether!” Those who register their DailyFeats Together Counts […]

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