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Nutritionists tell us how important it is to make sure our children eat a good breakfast each and every day. But many American children are used to eating sugary breakfasts such as pancakes, waffles and cereal.

Get this. A bowl of Frosted Mini Wheats contains three teaspoons (12 grams) of sugar; some raisin bran cereals contain 20 grams; a 32-ounce sports drink can contain 19 teaspoons (76 grams) of sugar, and a 20-ounce Fruitopia fruit drink can pack nearly 18 teaspoons (71 grams) of su… Continue

We all wish to raise ethical, loving children. Some of our kids are active, others are shy, still others learn to manipulate rather than being straight-forward. Here are some tips to rein in your child and to help him or her grow with an emphasis on healthy relationships not pathological control, anger and manipulation.

Establish Ground Rules
Establish ground rules in your home and in your family relationships. Be clear about the kind of family you are and how you expect your chil… Continue

The holiday season provides us an opportunity to examine and redefine our relationships with our family members, specifically our children. Recently, I took a moment to ask myself am I honoring my children? Am I listening to their original voices and respecting who they are? Am I learning from them what they are here to teach me?

I guess, in its simplest terms, honor is the degree of value, worth and importance you place on a relationship. It is granting another person, a position of value i… Continue

This New Year Evaluate Your Budget

Let’s face it, most of us over spend at the holidays. In these difficult economic times, many of us do not have extra cash on hand so we use credit. Better to plan monthly for your spending to stay on top of your family finances.

No worries, a 30 minute planning session between you and your family members can help you get back on track for a budgeted family this year.

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Can you resist reflecting on days like Thanksgiving? Maybe it's all that food, so much it's hard to move:).

Who did you think about? What did you remember? Are you happy with where you are in life? Has 2009 gone as you expected? What was different? What would you like to change in 2010?

I thought of my grandmother and all that I learned from her 20 years after her death. Lessons she tried to teach me when I was 25, I couldn't understand until I was 45.

When I was 16 I stayed wit… Continue

in 2009, I have the pleasure of tweeting with many super intelligent, fun and creative moms. You might be one of them!

Recently, I met @meditatingmummy whose tagline is "Finding the Om in MOM," which I adored. If you're still trying to find the OM in MOM, here are a few surefire tips.

In your journey toward peace, one path toward shifting your thoughts, particularly your judgmental or negative thoughts is through sustained non-judgmental attention or meditation. Meditation… Continue

Mommy B from North Carolina asks: How can I get my 2.5 year old to sleep? While sleep is a natural part of our daily rhythms, some children (and even adults) can have difficulty: (a) Getting to sleep (b) Falling back to sleep or (c) Staying asleep.


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The NYT reported that yelling is the new spanking. Many moms have commented to me that this is not the case for them. Many moms know how to tell their children what is expected without yelling. Be kind, to yourself. If you yell, recognize that your strategies are not working, step back and try these three secrets to Tell Don’t Yell.

1) Communicate clear expectations.
2) Elaborate on what will take place while the child is doing the task.
3) Tell the child clearly what will happen when th… Continue

The holidays are here. Shopping, buying, splurging, and spending. They're all coming.

But if you still find yourself tripping over toys on the way to your midnight snack, searching for the scissors each time a school project is due, or constantly asking your six year old, "Have you seen mommies keys?" You have a spot of work to do before all those presents arrive.

Well, we've all been there. Take a deep breath because right now, in this moment, is the beginning of your newly orga… Continue