The Real Deal Family and Relationship Guide

Image via Wikipedia Today , the stay-at-home mom is a dying breed, finding fulfillment and contentment in this difficult decision is a struggle, but with the right sense of humor , and your families best interest at heart, you can survive this . To keep from being the couch potato , bon-bon eating diva, finding things to do shouldn't be a problem with any active family. A few suggestions to keep you busy are listed here: Staying active as a stay at home mom Related articles 10 Sanity-Saving Tips for Moms Who Blog (socialmediamom.com) Research Study of 692 Women Uncovers the Secrets to Losing Baby Weight after Childbirth (eon.businesswire.com) Stay At Home Mom : Overworked, Underpaid, AMAZING! (momblognetwork.com)

We've all been stuck somewhere waiting with our kids. It isn't long before we hear the familiar wails of "we're bored..", "how much longer?" and "can we go now?".. There are ways to cope with waiting with children that is fun and beneficial to you and them.  Here are some fun ideas to try the next time you are waiting with your kids: How to Have Fun While Waiting With Kids Related articles Keeping Kids Party Games Fun & Fair (valuebookshop.com) LeAnn Rimes Can't Wait To Deck The Halls With Eddie Cibrian's Kids (thefrisky.com) No waiting for teenage braces, kids see orthodontist earlier (timesunion.com) Creating a Fun and Krafty Kids' Table (apartmenttherapy.com)

Parenting is one of the single most rewarding, yet difficult jobs there are. When they are young, you spend your time teaching, and keeping them safe. As they grow and need you less, you find yourself somehow feeling a disconnect. Teen years are a painful mixture of emotions, hormones, and pressure. Bridging the gap between them and yourself is a challenge, but with determination and patience it can be done. Reconnect with your inner teen - Think back to when you were a teenager. Remember how confusing, painful and fun it all was? Take a look through your high school yearbook. Remember the struggles, the tears and the laughter? Things may be a little different now with your kids, but those emotions are the same and we all had them. Tell your teen about your times, so they can relate to the person you was, when you were in their shoes. Find a quiet place - Offer to take your teen out to eat. Order take out fare and go to a local park and make sure you turn off the cell

America is sadly home to more overweight children than any country on earth. We are raising them to live in a fast food society and provide them with tons of sedentary activities through video games. However, if we ourselves make the effort to change our bad habits, our children will be given the gift that keeps on giving, good health . Read more Ways to raise healthier children . Related articles Marketing magic for a healthier diet: Do try this at home! (self.com) Halloween Now Means Healthier Teeth and Healthier Kids (eon.businesswire.com) Decorating a nursery (examiner.com) Decorating for the potential buyer of your home (examiner.com) Decorating your home for Halloween (examiner.com)