Sel-Esteem!!
Body language affects how you feel, so put on a fearless face to make your self-esteem soar! Tell yourself how amazing you are!!If you really want to succeed in life, you have to act the part. Do a consistent job of pretending you feel capable and charismatic and you will convince everyone, even yourself, that you have got things under...
Read MoreHelping Girls with Emotions
Girls need to be aware that subtle behaviors such as starring, turning away and laughing, whispering, and exclusion are acts of aggression. Parents can guide girls to be more comfortable with “messy” feelings such as jealousy, competition, and anger, they will feel more free to confess these strong feelings and will stay in touch with themselves. They also will be less likely to repress the feelings that over time simmer into rageful acts of...
Read MoreGrilled Chicken Nuggets are Here!
Monday January 9th, Chick-fil-A is adding grilled chicken nuggets as an entree option for kids! 100 percent all-breast chicken meat! They also added buddy fruits Blend fruit to Go applesauce as a side! Chick-fil-A really sets themselves apart from the rest in providing the healthiest quick service food option for kids!!! We LOVE...
Read MoreNew Year! New You!
Look back at 2011 and find ONE thing that you were dissapointed with yourself and change that ONE thing for 2012! Do not try to make lots of changes..just ONE thing. Write it down, put it away somewhere you can find..and take a look next year to see how you did!!!
Read MoreMake Family Traditions!
Whether you take traditions passed down from family and make them your own, or make up your own, family traditions are a vital part of raising a family!! Holiday times are the best times to make them! We have all 10 children sleep in our room Christmas Eve, so we can all wake up and go see our presents from Santa together!! The children really love this tradition and put the blankets and pillows out 2 days before Christmas Eve!! Make your own traditions and see how much the family loves...
Read MoreStay Younger Longer
At age 26 our body is in its prime! Muscle protein production steadily declines as we age, thus muscles naturally become somewhat weaker. Also your heart cannot beat as fast and pump as much oxygen, because you lose a small fraction of pacemaker cells-the cells that control your heart rate-every year after your midtwenties. Stay active and your body ages at least 80 percent slower compared with those who are sedentary. Exercise for 30 minutes on most days at an intensity of 60 to 80 percent of your maximum effort, and weight train tow to three days a...
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