Welcome to the October 23, 2013 edition of motherhood and family.
Sharon Harvey Rosenberg presents Keep the Beat, Protect Kids’ Hearts posted at Health, Life & Community | Baptist Health South Florida, saying, "by Bethany Rundell: It can make your own heart skip a beat: Hearing news of a young athlete dying after the physical exertion of a high school or college sporting event. Recommendation: student athletes should have annual electrocardiograms, or EKGs, which can show abnormalities in the heart’s electrical system – a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest, according to the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation. -"
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Erik Matlock presents Better than yesterday | Becoming a Better Man posted at Becoming a Better Man, saying, "I write for those men who don't quite understand what marriage is all about. Apparently, my stuff helps the ladies understand what they should be expecting at home."
Vadim Koystinen presents Domestic Bliss posted at BESTYLUS, saying, "Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie family moments in their iconic Steven Kline photo shoot from W's July 2005 issue."
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Jane presents Expert Guide to Choosing a Crib Mattress | Best Mattress for the Money posted at Best Mattress for the Money.
Jana presents From Screaming Baby to Happy Toddler::Because Life is EffortlessWisdom Ink posted at Blog, saying, "Here we look at what parents can do when their toddlers throw massive tantrums, and how when they rectify their own energy, it often shows in their children's behavior."
Jana presents Different Ways Teens Can Reduce Stress : Wisdom Ink Magazine posted at Wisdom Ink, saying, "During this episode, Jana interviews Ula, an 17 year old over-achiever to see how she balances her life and deals with stress. Because of her ability to relax and manage several different after-school activities, Ula has a unique ability to do well even under pressure."
John Schmoll presents Frugal Birthday Parties for Kids - Frugal Rules posted at Frugal Rules, saying, "It can be quite easy to throw a birthday party for your child and overspend. However, with a little creativity and planning you can throw them a frugal birthday party and still have one they’ll enjoy and remember."
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Valerie Combrink presents J-E-L-L Oh, I can't move my legs posted at Striped Left Sock - Home.
3rd Culture Children presents Violence-induced media and third-culture children. posted at 3rdculturechildren.
Matilda Heveldt presents “I Just Don’t Have Time” posted at The Odd Spot, saying, "A post on time management and our habit of making excuses that stop us living the life we deserve!"
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Jana presents 5 Steps to Create a Daily Peace Ritual And The Benefits Of Taking Time For Yourself posted at Wisdom Ink, saying, "Many of us make time for everyone else in our lives all while excluding the most important we relationship we have: the one with ourselves! Putting others first and neglecting our own emotional needs can lead to anger, anxiety, depression and stress. Here we look at creating a daily peace ritual for ourselves and the benefits this has on our Life, well-being AND for our children, family and people around us."
Zhu presents My Son Is Not a Fucking Sumo Wrestler | Correr Es Mi Destino posted at Correr Es Mi Destino, saying, "She took another look at Mark and sighed. “But there is no way he can fit skinny jeans. No way. I mean, look at his legs! Chubby, chubby, chubby!” I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry. Skinny jeans? For a baby? Seriously?"
Crystal presents Super Mom Raising 6 Children: An Interview - Patience in the Jungle posted at Patience in the Jungle.
Sarah Bernstein presents God, I am Smok'en Hot. You're Not So Bad Yourself. - posted at YourZenFriend, saying, "This is a light, easy piece on body image and self-acceptance as a mama who finds beauty in herself when she looks at her young daughter."
Josephine Hagan presents The Good, the Bad, and the Best News about being an Adult Student at University posted at Effective Enterprise, saying, "Going to university as an adult student and a mother of 2 preschoolers isn't easy, but it is very worthwhile."
Sharon Harvey Rosenberg presents Genetic Testing - Baptist Health South Florida | Health, Life & Community | Baptist Health South Florida posted at Health, Life & Community, saying, "By Muriel Sommers: Angelina Jolie and the media put genetic testing out in the mainstream. Genetic Susceptibility Testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancers (HBOC) has been available about 13 years. Individuals with harmful heredity BRCA gene mutations are at increased risk to develop breast and ovarian cancers."
Kim Tobin presents Breastfeeding Tip: How to Avoid Blocked Ducts and Mastitis posted at Happy, Pretty, Blog, saying, "A few simple tips to help you avoid some uncomfortable afflictions in your breastfeeding journey."
Josephine Hagan presents Searching for Happiness? Find your Flow! posted at Effective Enterprise, saying, "Getting into the groove, in the zone, finding your flow - that magic moment where you are totally absorbed in what you are doing, time flies, and you are happy! And yes, you can find that happy place as a mum ..."
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Stacey D presents Cleaning and Preserving Your Wicker Furniture posted at Design Furnishings, saying, "Easy tips for cleaning indoor and outdoor wicker furniture before you store it away. Keeping wicker furniture clean helps to preserve it for years to come."
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