Bullyproof Your Child in School and Online #EmotionalSmarts
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Bullyproof Your Child in School and Online #EmotionalSmarts

October 16, 2014 As a parent, I’ve seen my child on the receiving end of both physical and cyber-bullying. Nobody likes to see their child upset, but when it’s the result of something another child has done, it can be very hard to determine the correct actions to take. Bullying can have such an impact…

5 Meditation Tips to Improve Health During the Holidays
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5 Meditation Tips to Improve Health During the Holidays

November 3, 2014 The holidays can be an especially difficult time since, even in the happiest moments, so much it happening. Whether you are traveling or welcoming guests, attending a gathering or hosting the meal – or simply trying to figure out how everyone is going to get along, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed….

Beat the Winter Blues: 7 Ways Give Your Spirits a Lift This Season
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Beat the Winter Blues: 7 Ways Give Your Spirits a Lift This Season

November 21, 2014 Winter is tough. It’s dark before dinner and sometimes it’s difficult to get warm, even inside. We get less activity, crave the sun, tend to sleep more and often many of us feel a little (or a lot) sad. If you have Seasonal Affective Disorder or any sort of depression, please see a doctor to get…

3 Quick Ways to De-Stress After a Day of Shopping
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3 Quick Ways to De-Stress After a Day of Shopping

December 6, 2014 With the holiday shopping season in full swing, moms are also in full speed mode. We’re spending days at school parties, shuttling kids to activities, and shopping all day at crowded loud stores. Many moms work full-time or part time jobs and have to find time to shop at night or only on weekends. It’s…

The One Resolution Moms Should Make For 2015
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The One Resolution Moms Should Make For 2015

December 19, 2014 Being a mom and doing the daily “mom stuff” is just about the most time-consuming task ever. We spend 7 days a week doing everything for the family; carpooling, cooking, shopping, cleaning, changing diapers, helping with homework, going to sports games, working, and the list could go on and on. So what’s…

How Meditation Can Change Your Outlook on Life
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How Meditation Can Change Your Outlook on Life

December 15, 2014 It seems as though everyone is talking about meditation these days. Even the Seattle Seahawks implemented mindfulness meditation into their training regime and they won last year’s Super Bowl. The interesting thing is that, rather than just relying on self-reported experiences with the ancient practice, researchers are using science to see just…

Shape Your Future: Setting Simple Resolutions for 2015
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Shape Your Future: Setting Simple Resolutions for 2015

January 1, 2015 The start of the new year always brings about new resolutions. Lose weight. Eat healthy. Exercise more. Stop bad habits. While it’s easy to make a resolution, it’s not always easy to stick with it! Many people drop their new goals entirely once they slip off track. Instead of making huge resolutions,…

9 Practical Resolutions That are Good for the Mind, Body and Soul
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9 Practical Resolutions That are Good for the Mind, Body and Soul

January 7, 2015 New Years Resolutions are often filled with superficial wants to be skinnier, look younger, make more money, etc.  Those are things that change your outward appearance, but won’t truly make you a happier person.  They fill a void and only address the end result of how you are feeling.  Instead focus on…

5 Natural Remedies for Seasonal Depression
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5 Natural Remedies for Seasonal Depression

January 15, 2015 More than half a million Americans suffer from a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While the symptoms generally improve drastically in the summer months, the condition can be very disruptive during the winter. It is not uncommon for antidepressants to be described, but some people prefer to either try…

Beyond the Apple: 5 Fruits to Try This Year
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Beyond the Apple: 5 Fruits to Try This Year

February 13, 2015 My fruit basket usually overflows with apples, bananas, oranges and the occasionally kiwi. There are some blueberries in my freezer and we might have a few grapes, strawberries or melon in the refrigerator. But, honestly, I think everyone in this house is getting a bit bored of the same old-same old, no matter how tasty…

Alzheimer’s Disease: What Are the Common Signs?
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Alzheimer’s Disease: What Are the Common Signs?

February 25, 2015 At this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Julianne Moore won an Oscar for her performance in Still Alice, a film about a renowned linguistics professor who suddenly struggles to remember words, gets lost on daily jogs and ultimately must face being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.  As the most common form of dementia, most…

Pool Safety: Four Questions to Ask Yourself This Spring
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Pool Safety: Four Questions to Ask Yourself This Spring

March 25, 2015 As spring steps onto the scene, thoughts turn to hot summer days spent at the swimming pool. Now is the perfect time to consider swimming lessons for your children, so they’re ready to dive in this summer with safety in mind. Nationwide, drowning is still one of the leading causes of accidental…