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Parenting Pointers: Helping Our Teens

Motherhood Moments

A shocking new report by the CDC confirms what many parents already suspected: Teenage girls are in crisis. Most parents receive news like this with a sinking feeling and a sense of dread. Young people face a cauldron of pressures their parents can’t relate to. The question is, regardless of gender, how do you reach your teens?

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

SET GOALS Encourage your child to make a list of things they want to do or accomplish with their extra time. Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys. Jessica Hartshorn, Parents Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD , Temple University, Brookings Institution Laura Markham, PhD, Aha!

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Parenting Pointers: Which Beauty Products Are Worth It?

Motherhood Moments

This is why it is imperative that the majority of consumers partner with a reputable and licensed esthetician to help them navigate the industry and help them to find the right routine and treatments for their goals. Estheticians are trained specifically to help you get your best skin. I typically 100% advise against DIY skincare.

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Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split

The Frugal Girl

How do you stay focused when your life feels overwhelmed with financial and parenting issues? If I were in your shoes, I would focus more on the process and on good habits , rather than on the ultimate goal of being free of credit card debt. I started it mainly as a passion project, and to help hold myself accountable about food waste.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. Being frugal allows me to stay at home with our little ones, which was always a goal of mine, and my husband has been very supportive of that.

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Healthy Eating with Real Food Moms and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

I had never heard of Real Food Moms but once I did I was hooked! I love their philosophy on food and food for kids and think their website is great! We are reaching out to fellow moms to invite you to visit our site , Real Food Moms – a website that focuses on nutrition, wellness, and relaxation techniques.

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Fresh Baby and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Fresh Baby supports parents with simple and natural solutions to reducing a child’s risk of obesity by promoting the development of healthy eating habits from the first bite of solid foods. Freezer-safe food storage bags with measurement marks help parents with understanding portion sizes. Enter the Giveaway!

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