August 2010
A Breastfeeding Anthem
August 31, 2010 by Erin
Think breastfeeding is the bee’s knees? Ever wished there was a song you could sing that was pro-breastfeeding? Well, now there is one! Be warned: If you’re a formula-feeding mama who is sensitive about not breastfeeding, take... Continue reading...
Is TV Your Weight-Loss Saboteur?
August 30, 2010 by Erin
Today’s post is courtesy of Matt Denos, PhD, a biologist and writer interested in obesity treatment research and issues related to nutrition, weight-loss and medical diet programs. If you need more reasons to get your family up and... Continue reading...
How Sexy Do You Feel?
Maybe you’re one of those lucky duckies who has never felt sexier than you felt during pregnancy. If so, go you! I’ve had my moments, but they are now a distant memory, as is my flat belly and the ability to pick something up off... Continue reading...
5 Tips to Keep Your Kiddos’ Skin Protected
August 25, 2010 by Jenn
The summer may be winding down and school may be back in session (or almost back in!), but don’t forget that protecting yourself and your family from the sun’s harmful rays should be a focus year-round, not just in the summer... Continue reading...
Bringing Sexy Back
Considering that I feel about as sexy as a wildebeest right now , I’m looking forward to the day when I bring my sexy back. And I’m sure my husband is, too, although he’s grinning and bearing my big-girl underwear and Tums-breath... Continue reading...
Battling the Baby Blues
August 23, 2010 by Erin
Adding a little bundle of joy to your family should be the happiest time of your life. But for some women, it’s simply not. While the majority of women (70 percent, according to ScienceDaily) experience some sort of “baby blues,”... Continue reading...
Know When to Slow Down
August 19, 2010 by Erin
Pregnancy is one of those experiences in life that is so different from normalcy that you want to compare everything that happens with another been-there, done-that mom. How much weight have you gained? Are you having nightmare heartburn?... Continue reading...
Noodles for the Whole Family
August 18, 2010 by Jenn
Back in graduate school, I stumbled across a small yet growing franchise called Noodles & Company. At the time, it was a pretty refreshing and cool concept—lots and lots of noodles from a variety of different cultures all on one menu.... Continue reading...
Tunes for Teens
I know it’s a lot of babies-on-the-brain around here, but let’s not forget what happens when babies grow up: They become teens! (Cue scary organ music, dun dun DUN.) It’s oh-so-important for kids to be active (especially... Continue reading...
The Case of the Great Big Belly Cover-Up
August 16, 2010 by Erin
Doesn’t that headline sound like the title of a great Nancy Drew mystery? Really, it’s the title of my life right now. As my belly grows increasingly rotund, I’m having increasing difficulties covering it up. And as I inch... Continue reading...
