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Sel-Esteem!!

ks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:45:13 +0000

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 control.

Helping Girls with Emotions

ks — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:38:11 +0000

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 cruelty.

Grilled Chicken Nuggets are Here!

ks — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:25:57 +0000

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 Chick-fil-A!!!

New Year! New You!

ks — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:03:53 +0000

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!!!

Make Family Traditions!

ks — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:38:38 +0000

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 that!!

Stay Younger Longer

ks — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:21:51 +0000

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 week.

Better Health, One Breath at a Time

ks — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:51:49 +0000

Taking mental breaks can help you in more ways than one. Catch more Z’s….twice a day meditation improved the quality of slumber for patients suffering from insomnia. Meditation can also make you become a NICER person. It will also decrease sick days. Meditation will help reduce anxiety, which will decrease your levels of C-reactive protein. It will also boost your mood. Try it!

True Meaning of the Holidays

ks — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:59:06 +0000

Have your kids gather all the toys they do not use anymore and put them in a box for children in need. Also adopt a family. My kids like to go see the family and give them the gifts in person!!..Also give the gift of yourself to someone. Instead of buying them a gift..take them for a coffee or lunch. Valuable time (without cell phone interruptions) is priceless.

Holiday Stress Survival!

ks — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:46:41 +0000

Plan for stress, just like you plan ahead for any calalmity you want to avoid. Do not let stress ruin your holidays. Try to pinpoint what you are anxious about. Start considering your attitude. There is no magical button, but your attitude can make a difference. Look at the possibilities around you, not the restrictions.

Good nutrition can ward off stress. In winter we tend to crave fats and sweets, but ironically, the more fat and sugar we eat, the less energy we hafe, and the more stressed and run down we feel. Eat an apple, instead of apple pie. When our bodies are not operating at peak efficiency, we feel stressed, and our immune systems are not operating at the level they should be.

Work out ! Do not let busy days push your work out off! It is most important now.

How Adult conflicts effect Kids

ks — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:40:49 +0000

Timing is important, DO NOT discuss in front of children. Delay the conversation if either one of you are tired, upset or hungry. Give more time to finding a solution to the problem rather than on the problem itself. Deal with one issue at a time. Stay focused on the present. Limit your discussion to 30 minutes. Alway be willing to listen to the other person until he or she is finished. Take turns speaking. Be open to solutions. Do all of this for your children, they are worth the effort.