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Do You Know If Your Child Has Strong Bones?
Guest Blogger: Laura from About A Mom
Do you know if your child has strong bones? One of the first things that come to mind when hearing this question is the ‘Got Milk’ campaign. We’ve all seen the commercials and advertisement encouraging the consumption of cow’s milk. But is drinking milk enough to ensure that my children will grow up with strong bones? (more…)
Helping Your Child Pursue Their Talent?
Guest Blogger: Stephanie from And Twins Make 5
It’s a happy day when your child finds that certain something that they are really good at and an
even happier day when you figure out how you as their parent can best help them pursue that
talent. With 5 children (17, 13, 11, 3 & 3), I’ve worn my fair share of different hats as I’ve aided
each one of them to reach their goals and fine tune their particular forte. My role in helping
each child has been both different for each child and mutable as they grow. The two constants
are that all of their quests have demanded a good deal of our time and some degree of financial
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Helping My Children Pursue Their Passions by Supporting Their Hobbies
Guest Blogger: Caryn of Rockin Mama
As a child, I remember tumbling at gymnastics, twirling in ballet, and tapping in dance. My parents were incredibly supportive of my interests and passions, and regardless of whether or not I was “good” at said interest, I had the confidence to pursue my dreams. When I became discouraged, my parents lifted me up. When I wanted to give up, they motivated me to keep going. (more…)
How do you help support your kids with their passion?
Guest Blogger Tracy from Hollywood Mom Blog
Whether it’s soccer, finger painting, baseball, karate, theater, ceramics, video games, field hockey, chemistry, collectibles, ice-skating or gymnastics, most kids have a passion. How we as parents help cultivate, nurture and encourage that burgeoning enthusiasm can be the difference between a lifelong pursuit or a flight of fancy. (more…)
My Husband’s Amazing Sense of Style
One of the first things I noticed about my husband when we first met was his amazing style. I love guys with longer hair (like Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt) which my husband has and who are not afraid to take risks. As masculine as my husband is he is not afraid to wear color; pink, yellow, baby blue all live in his wardrobe and I love that! When I met him I had a very corporate wardrobe consisting of many pant suits. I think I may have owned one dress at the time, but he has given me the confidence over our 15 years together to dress much more feminine and not as conservative, which I love. The only problem with having a husband who loves fashion is he has an opinion about what I wear and what my daughters wear, which sometimes I could do without.
Barb
My Husband’s Fashion Ups and Downs
My Husband’s Fashion Ups and Downs
First and foremost, my husband and I rarely look like we are going to the same place. On most evenings when we go out it would appear that I am going to a nice dinner or party and he is going to a baseball game with the guys. It would be fine if we were actually going to a baseball game, but we are not. Drives me nuts. Then, when he does decide to change out of his T-shirt (the one that I’m not allowed to throw out even though there are more holes in it than a slice of swiss cheese), he chooses one of his many checkered, preppy, button-down shirts with buttons on the collar. Why are there buttons on the collar of a man’s shirt? Seriously, why are they there? Are they there to hold the collar down? To hold a tie in? He doesn’t even wear a tie! My husband seems to buy all his button-down shirts with that extra button on the collar. It is preppy and I can’t stand it. In addition, every shirt he comes home with looks the same. They all have some sort of checkered pattern, and did I mention the buttons on the collar? I’ve tried and tried to bring home more fashionable clothes, but he says things like, “Too metrosexual,” or “What were you thinking?” I was actually thinking that I want you to look like the guy in the Calvin Klein ad from my InStyle magazine! Good thing he is so darn cute. There is one exception, however, when I love what he is wearing. He plays softball and there is something about those softball pants that just do it for me 
Jen
Ready, Set, GO….are you over-scheduling your kids?
Guest Blogger: Bridgette of Experimental Mommy
Do you ever look at your daily schedule and wonder how you manage it all? How will you get the kids to school, accomplish your daily routine (whether it be inside or outside the home), run to extracurricular activities, make dinner, help with homework and somehow manage to spend some real quality time with your family? It makes me exhausted just thinking about it! (more…)
Is it Just Too Much?
Guest Blogger: Emily of Emmy Mom 2
Have you ever heard anyone say “back when I was a kid” and it immediately makes them sound really old? I might end up sounding old in this post. My oldest is in first grade; he comes home from school I let him watch a quick show and then it is time for homework. Two pages of work, spelling words, writing in a journal and reading for 15 minutes. Then the next day we repeat it all over again. By the time homework is done the rest of the night goes by in a whirlwind of dinner, cleaning, showers and bedtime. There is usually about 30 minutes of time to play with Dad which goes too quickly. Soon we will also be adding soccer practices and Cub Scouts to this mix. (more…)
Kids are Under More Pressure than Ever Before
Guest Blogger: Courtney of One Bored Mommy
Kids are under more pressure than ever before. Hours of homework nightly, extra-curricular activities to bolster their college admissions applications, what happened to being a kid?
When asked this question, I immediately thought back to my childhood! Did I have homework every single night of the week? No, not until I was in Jr. High or High School. Did I have to spend night upon night studying for huge tests and worrying about where I was going to college, even from grade school? Absolutely not! My worries were consumed with Barbie dolls, friend play dates and just being a kid! (more…)
Do you empower your kids to give back?
Guest Blogger: Janel Case of A Mom’s Take:
To empower your children with the drive and desire to give back, I believe it starts with us as parents being a great example as often as we can be! As a mother of three little boys, I am always very aware of how every action, phrase, and even gestures I make are quickly learned and adapted without any promoting or discussion. Children learn through observation and will learn and easily embrace the idea of giving back to the community when they see it as a natural and honest part of our own lives we lead.
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