Everyone wants their family to lead a healthy, well balanced lifestyle. A major part of health is the food we put into our bodies. As a mother, I know it isn’t always easy. I would love to say I eat salad every day, don’t indulge in junk food and my children are jumping for joy when they see broccoli…
When I was a little girl, I grew up dreaming about what my life was going to become. I certainly did not dream of being a stepmom to five children. I remember skipping with my friends (non-blended families) and singing this song: (Girl’s name) and (boy’s name) sitting in the tree, K-i-s-s-i-n-g! (spell it out) First comes love. Then comes…
Self-care often brings up a multitude of thoughts for people. One of the most common ones I hear is “I don’t have time”. A few years ago, when I would hear my coaches and mentors talk about self-care, my mind immediately went to long drawn out days at the spa. I would visualize myself sitting there with a glass of…
More than 3,500 babies in the U.S. die suddenly and unexpectedly every year while sleeping, often due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation. It is recommended to follow these four safe sleeping practices for infants: 1. Place the baby on his or her back on a firm sleep surface such as a crib or bassinet with a tight-fitting sheet. 2. Avoid use of soft bedding, including crib bumpers, blankets, pillows and soft toys. The crib should be bare. 3. Share a bedroom with parents, but not the same sleeping surface, preferably until the baby turns 1 but at least for the first six months. Room-sharing decreases the risk of SIDS by as much as 50 percent. 4. Avoid baby’s exposure to smoke, alcohol, and illicit drugs.
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