At nearly two months into the new year, it’s a good time for families to reflect on making positive changes in their lives. And that doesn’t only apply to the grown-ups. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), New Year’s resolutions can be a great way for kids …
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15 Years of Mantras Or, why we have girlfriends, fortune cookies and more
It’s that time of year, when we all look back over the past year and look forward to the new one. This often comes with the ritual of making New Year’s resolutions. Years ago, around the time of having my first child, I decided to stop making myself empty promises …
Read More »8 Self-Care Apps for 2020
Nowadays, there hundreds of phone apps available to teach everyone the basics of self-care, everything from guided meditations to organizations to life hacks to help reduce and manage stress. With so much technology at our disposal, it’s hard to know where to begin. With that in mind, here are eight …
Read More »New Year, New Hopes
It’s a new year and a chance for a do-over. A chance to get some things right and not repeat past missteps. Those are a few things I like about a new year. There are a few habits I would like to change and I say that every year. I …
Read More »10 Ways I’m Trying to Parent Differently in 2018
I don’t believe in resolutions, because resolving involves a lot of pressure and commitment. But I believe that I ought to do certain things, so I’ll give them a try. Below are some of my New Year’s “I Oughtas” for 2018. Laugh More. My daughter is 2 ½ and she’s …
Read More »Fitting in fitness One mom considers her options
Facebook’s former director of market development, Randi Zuckerberg, once tweeted, “The entrepreneur’s dilemma: Maintaining friendships. Building a great company. Spending time w/family. Staying fit. Getting sleep. Pick 3.” I wonder how many others identified with her words; they definitely ring true for me. Spending time with my family is number …
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