The Importance of Play
Autumn brings so many welcome changes — it is the season of nature’s beautiful color show, aromas and tastes of pumpkin and apple are abundant, cooler air sets in and […]
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Family Fitness Challenge
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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