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Healthy Habits: Childhood Obesity and Nutrition

Motherhood Moments

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced last week their new guidelines for treating childhood obesity, that, in addition to lifestyle changes, includes the use of medications and surgery for children 12 years and older. How can families encourage picky eaters to try new foods? million young people in America.

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Parenting Pointers: Parenting with Confidence

Motherhood Moments

2) Offering alternatives that align with your values and guidelines. 5) Acknowledge and reward positive behaviors, such as listening and following rules, to reinforce the importance of following guidelines and rules. Vanessa is a Family Interventionist, offering comprehensive and individualized coaching and support regularly.

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you keep your family in a survival mode? Arranging a family financial analysis is very important to long term financial success. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. Here are some tips to conduct an effective family financial analysis.

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Parenting Pointers: Balancing Warm Sleep with Safe Sleep for Infants

Motherhood Moments

This winter may be particularly difficult for some families with infants, as they face plummeting temperatures and rising heating costs and wonder how to keep their baby warm yet in a safe sleep environment. And remember that babies should always sleep on their backs, in a smoke-free environment. This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

But it can also be a great opportunity to establish new habits, spend more quality time with family, and set intentions for the new year. Everyone in the family can make their own list, and then together you can work towards completing them. Some families take a “digital Sabbath” once during a weekend.

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Net Worth Defined: What Is My Net Worth?

Savings Corner

If you’re not sure what assets and liabilities are, here are some guidelines: Assets : Assets include cash — such as in your checking, savings and retirement accounts — and certain investments, such as stocks and bonds, that you could sell for cash. families by income Net worth of U.S. families by age Net worth of U.S.

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Family Owned Market Coupon Matchups | Week of 9/12

For the Mommas

Family Owned Market Coupon Matchups 9/1211. Here are the Family Owned Markets Matchups for the week of 9/12/11. These coupon matchups are to be used as a guideline only. Click here for this week’s Family Owned Market Coupon Matchups. Related posts: Family Owned Markets Coupon Matchups | Week of 8/22.

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