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13 Life Lessons All Parents Should Teach Their Kids

13 Life Lessons All Parents Should Teach Their Kids

by the editors of Prevention Forget the Mom guilt—these basic health, nutrition, fitness, and happiness 101s are easy to impart to your family. In fact, you’ve probably ingrained most of them already! But it never hurts to reflect on how well your kids are hearing—and adhering to—these life lessons, and see if it might be […]

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Maria's 5 Favorites: Mother's Little Helpers

Maria’s 5 Favorites: Mother’s Little Helpers

Here’s an odd but fun mix of some of my favorite earth-friendly mom essentials. Hydrating Coconut Balm. This coconut balm smells absolutely divine! Plus, it’s a one-step skincare wonder, which saves time and energy—two things most moms could use more of! Organic Coconut Bath Soak. Perfect for a little me time. This organic coconut milk […]

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11 Wishes for Mother's Day

11 Wishes for Mother’s Day

Since I have been a mother for 63 percent of my life, and have raised/am raising three lovely daughters, I would like to take this opportunity to make some Mother’s Day wishes—as a mother, for mothers, and for everyone out there trying to raise the next generation of good kids. 1. I wish all parents […]

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The Mathematics of Work-Life-Travel Balance

The Mathematics of Work-Life-Travel Balance

by guest blogger Andeep Singh, documentarian and television and Web video producer It seemed like a really smart idea. In fact, the math was so easy that it practically solved itself. 1 work trip to the Bahamas + 1 husband + 1 kid = The perfect combination of business and pleasure. Work meets the family vacation. […]

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10 Reasons I'm Not That Sad about Going Back to Work

10 Reasons I’m Not That Sad about Going Back to Work

by guest blogger Amanda Harding, writer and blogger Before long, I’ll be back at work instead of home with my baby and toddler. However, unlike last time, I’m not cursing the calendar and frantically crunching numbers trying to figure out how we could possibly survive as a single-income family. Instead, I find a teeny-tiny part […]

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What's in a Vacation Memory?

What’s in a Vacation Memory?

by guest blogger Andeep Singh, documentarian and television and Web video producer I’m a producer, which means I bring ideas to life. I breakdown stories into visual shots, coordinate people, plan logistics, budgets, schedules and le voilà… movie magic! So it comes as no surprise that as a mom I tend to plan holidays, activities, […]

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Vacation Packing Tips: The Kid's Suitcase

Vacation Packing Tips: The Kid’s Suitcase

by guest blogger Andeep Singh, documentarian and television and Web video producer A new year means new family travels. Yay! It also means lots of packing and unpacking. (Ugh!) When I was a single traveling lady, I would throw random items into my carry-on and be on my way. If I forgot something, who cared? […]

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The Toys I'd Want for Christmas If I Were Still a Kid

The Toys I’d Want for Christmas If I Were Still a Kid

  It’s that time of year when parents are on the hunt to find the perfect gifts for their kids. Sometimes it’s easy to find THE gift, but occasionally, even Santa needs help—which is why we have our kids make wish lists. Here’s my list of what I’d want if I were still a kid! […]

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