by Mirabai Holland, MFA © 2014 | Health and Fitness
I was shooting an exercise video on the beach this week in 90-degree heat. I got on a roll and forgot about the time. Less than an hour in I started to swoon. Not a good shot on a fitness video. I realized immediately what had happened; I’d gotten so involved I...
by Chick Moorman | Family
“Stop Crying.” “Don’t worry about it. You can get another one.” “It’s not that big a deal.” “So what do you want me to do about it?” “Why don’t you just suck it up?” “Pouting...
by Jody Johnston Pawel | Family
Choices are the best tool for preventing and stopping power struggles and rebellion. There are a few ways that parents can run into problems, however, so here are a few guidelines for using choices effectively. Don’t give a choice if there is no choice. Do you...
by Cheryl Tallman | Health and Fitness
Avocados are the most practical “go anywhere, eat anywhere” food. They do not need to be cooked, require no refrigeration, they come with their own carrying case and even have a built-in serving bowl! So next time you and your baby are on the go, drop an...
by Jim De Santis | Family
Has your child seen any adult images online? You might not think so, but recent studies show that more than half the children who use the Internet have been exposed to indecent material and only one in six parents is aware of it. As a parent, there are some things you...
by Dyan Eybergen | Family
Interacting with our children can be either an experience that produces negative feelings, or a positive one that produces good feelings. The ability to build warm and supportive relationships with our children is essential to effective parenting. It is important for...
by Dyan Eybergen | Family
Interacting with our children can be either an experience that produces negative feelings, or a positive one that produces good feelings. The ability to build warm and supportive relationships with our children is essential to effective parenting. It is important for...
by Jody Johnston Pawel | Family
Homework is a child’s responsibility, so we need to be careful how much we help. We want to be aware of what our children are doing and be involved in helpful ways, but not help too much. We can start by avoiding the word we when referring to homework; it...
