Benefits of Family Meals
It is well known that family meals are important and beneficial. But with new studies, family meals are becoming more recognized for their vital impact on children and the family. Family meals, in particular, have a major influence on children nutrition, education, and communication.
Better Nutrition, Less Chance of doing Drugs and Alcohol, and Better Eating Habits
According to Pediatrics 2011, children and adolescents who have family meals 3 or more times per week are more likely to have a normal weight and eat healthier than those who had less than 3 family meals.
Overweight- decreased by 12%
Eating unhealthy foods- decreased by 20%
Disordered eating (such as anorexia nervosa)- decreased 35%
Eating healthy foods- increase 24%
Eliminate Chaos: The 10-Step Process to Organize Your Home and Life
I find it amazing how clutter affects most of us and still, we can’t seem to find the strength to clean up our mess. Clutter drains our energy and wastes time. In a messy office or home, it is easy… Continue reading
Working Mother Advice – How to Manage Your Kids' After-School Activities
Working mothers have to do double duty. They work a 9-to-5 job (or some other shift); then they get home and have to take care of duties there. For many working moms this means taxiing their children around hither and yon. If you feel like you’re running around all of the time, you may be ready to learn how to manage your kids’ after-school activities better.
Parents with only one child can usually handle their children’s extracurricular activities. It’s when you have two or more children that things can get a little dicey. You may find it difficult to keep up with everything your children do as well as taking care of the home.
Secrets of an Organized Mom
Stressed out mothers and many others want to know the secrets of being an organized mom. They may wonder if being organized as a mother with children at home is even possible. Rest assured, moms – it is possible to have an organized home and a life which runs smoothly – at least some of the time.
Working Mother’s Fitness Tips
Working mothers have a lot to do. Not only do they spend at least eight hours a day working outside of the home, they also have to work taking care of the home. It’s no wonder moms might get out of shape; they don’t have time to take care of themselves. Experts will tell you to of the advantages of taking care of yourself, however. Following are working mother’s fitness tips which can help you.
Even if you don’t think you have a lot of time, there’s still much you can do to get in better shape. In fact, some experts are saying that rather than spending hours working out, it is better to exercise twenty minutes three times a week. Do you have twenty minutes you can spare? If your day is full, making time for those twenty minutes could be the most important part of your day.
