Recently, I was asked “what’s the best way to avoid gaining weight when you’re at a desk all day?” Here are a few ideas:

On of our bloggers told us about a law in Georgia that said breastfeeding could be the equivalent of public nudity. Well, moms complained loudly. Lawmakers realized their mistake and it's all be changed.

Here's an update: Forest Park (GA) Changes Ordinance

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/forest-park-changes-ordinance-to-allow-breastfeeding-20110606-es

Compliments. People give compliments to others every day. You get them. You give them out and probably without a second thought. It seems so easy to pay someone a compliment.

Have you ever considered the response you give when you receive a compliment?

Summer break is officially here and along with lots of swimming, bike riding and blueberry picking comes the really difficult part...making sure the kids have healthy food choices and get outside and MOVE!

As a busy working mom, I have to make choices about where I spend my time. Make dinner or clean off my desk? The people that live with me prefer dinner. 

Exercise or ... well almost anything else, really. I usually pick doing almost anything else. But today I chose to focus on me for just a few minutes. And it feels good.

I read something recently that said children of parents with addiction problems are eight times more likely to develop an addiction themselves.  As if raising children is not difficult enough in today's world, we also need to think about our genetics and in building a strong foundation in our children's lives that provides for good coping skills.  The potential for addiction is already hardwired into our brain.  Myself, I have a strong aversion for a Coldstone Creamery ice cream fix that sends my five senses into ectasy (even driving by the store will produce instant salivati

While the formula available these days is a perfectly healthy option for your baby, many women choose to breastfeed because of the numerous health benefits, including lower risk for illnesses such as stomach viruses, ear infections and respiratory problems. It also saves money and promotes mother-baby bonding.