Recently, I completed the process of acquiring a license to carry a concealed weapon, in the state of California, called a CCW. It was only after my approval that I started thinking about why this is so important to me; what was it that encouraged me to do so? Most Southern California moms that I…
Continue ReadingIt is that time of year again as the holidays approach and the temptation to overeat our favorite indulgence foods is upon us. Dieting is one of the great American struggles that plague us all, and no matter what our size, there is a strong message that we are too fat, or we should be…
Continue ReadingCar crashes are a leading killer of young children ages 1 to 13. While you may know that the safest place for a child is in a car seat, booster seat or in a seat belt in the back seat of a vehicle. The truth about how to correctly choose and use a car seat,…
Continue ReadingWe all know that exercise helps prevent and improve many health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. However, research has shown that exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve mood as well. The correlation between exercise, depression and anxiety are somewhat unclear, but it has been proven that working out and being active…
Continue ReadingI hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. – Confucius
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The obesity epidemic in children continues to grow at an alarming rate in the US. According to a statistical fact sheet from the American Heart Association over 23 million children ages 2-19 are overweight in America. That is approximately 1 out of every 3 children now considered overweight or obese. The obesity epidemic is more…
Continue ReadingEvery year growing up it was the same experience; you diligently get dressed in your favorite costume, and head out into the neighborhood, knocking on doors with visions of full-size candy bars and nougat-based delicacies. After a night of spooky, mystical encounters while begging for sweet tasty treats from your neighbors you are ready to…
Continue ReadingI feel like a chronic procrastinator when it comes to writing, but to be fair in my description I am not a bona fide procrastinator because I do complete tasks just not as many as I would like and not exactly in the correct order. For the purposes of this blog, I am going to…
Continue ReadingWhen our children get angry throw tantrums and cause great mayhem in public I feel like the worst mother in the world, slightly embarrassed, and a heightened state of anxiety overcomes my usual calm nature. I take a deep breath and start to poise myself for a public power struggle between my toddler and myself….
Continue ReadingThe November 4th elections are just around the corner, and while many Americans are feeling helpless and unsure about our nations political path, it is creating a considerable amount of public anxiety. Democrats are afraid to connect themselves too closely with our failing president, therefore, creating a possible shoe-in for the Republican Party. When our…
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