In my network and community, the past few months have been littered with a minefield of broken hearts among family, friends and acquaintances. I don’t mean the passing momentary “ugh, that was a bad day” sort of disappointments, but the kind of soul-crushing sadness that grips us when we lose someone we love to the […]
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Find the perfect gift idea for mom this year. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. If you need a little help coming up with an idea beyond flowers and chocolate (which are always nice, too), here are a few ideas and products that moms I know say they love: Cooking gadgets. Got a mom
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Multiple studies find that families who eat dinner together have children who are less likely to engage in drug abuse, experience teen pregnancy and/or drop-out of school. What makes dinner time so special? “There is nothing inherently magical about dinner, but for most families it is simply the most reliable time of the day to connect with one another. It
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Experts debate on whether or not you can become addicted to social media. An over-reliance on anything can affect your mood and your relationships. Since adolescents are by nature glued or “addicted” to their social network, it can be difficult for parents to know for sure if their tween/teen’s social media use is normal or
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We are often treated to salacious stories about the shadowy side of social media. And while it is true that bad things can happen (and they do, both online and offline), consider the many positive ways kids can use social media. As a space for creativity. If your child has a passion for photography, artwork
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An old-school communication skill every child needs to master. Eye contact is a critical social skill and a sign of self-confidence. But as we all know, teaching kids to develop good eye contact isn’t always easy. Heck, even many adults struggle with eye contact. And in an era where it is easy to duck behind phones
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Since February is Data Privacy Month, this is an ideal opportunity to share some ways to protect your child’s online identity even if your kids aren’t online yet. Because they have a squeaky clean credit history, kids are attractive targets for identity thieves who can operate undetected for years. Here are some ways to protect
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This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to reassess the state of your union. A happy marriage helps set the foundation for a happy, secure family. When we remain intentional about showing our love for one another and not taking each other for granted, the threads that bind a marriage grow thicker and richer enabling us
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Last week during a Twitter chat at the Mothers & More Online Expo (#MMExpo), a mom asked me if I had suggestions about keeping kids safe on YouTube. With nearly 80 percent of kids between the ages of 8 and 12 playing games, downloading apps and watching videos online, this was an important question I
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When a child isn’t gaining the weight she needs due to inadequate nutrition, doctors use the diagnosis “failure to thrive.” At that point, extra measures are taken in an effort to help the child grow healthier. As moms, when we don’t nourish our spirits and our bodies, we also fail to thrive. When we’ve arrived at
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