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Everything Parents Need to Know About Fidgets

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There’s a new fad that is taking over classrooms of all age groups. Students are playing with toys called “fidgets” while they are in class. Parents need to know that there is a constructive purpose for using a fidget – at least, for some students. Fidgets are all the rage now, but the concept isn’t new. The fidgets that are popular right now are small toys that spin. CNN described them this way: A fidget spinner is considered to be a type of fidget toy; a low profile, handheld device that people can, well, fidget with without making a big … Continue reading →

Body, Mind and Spirit

Fitness is most often equated with exercise.  But it’s so important that when striving for overall health, we look at not only the body but the mind and spirit as well. I like to think of this as a wheel with three spokes.  One spoke represents the body, one the mind and the other spirit.  When one spoke is broken or missing, everything is thrown off balance. Body is the part where we focus on exercise and eating right.  The type of exercise and eating plan will be different for each person.  It’s going to depend on where you live, … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of February 12 – 18, 2012

In a given week, there can be anywhere from twelve to fourteen different blogs appearing here. The Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you a quick and easy way to “ketchup” on the news that you may have missed. Clinic Will Charge Unhealthy Workers Higher Insurance Rates The Cleveland Clinic is going to charge employees that are considered to be unhealthy a 21% higher health insurance premium. To avoid the increase, the worker has to see a doctor and follow the health plan the doctor prescribes. The Insurance Podcast Roundup for the week went up on February 13, 2012. Each … Continue reading →

Special Needs Blog Week in Review – Week of February 5-11, 2012

Parents of children who have special needs are busy. No one ever said that being a parent would be easy, all the time, every day. You might not have had the time to check out the Special Needs blog this week. The Special Need Blog Week in Review makes it easy to find the blogs that you missed. The Special Needs Podcast Roundup went up on February 6, 2012. This week, I recommend that you check out the Hope Saves the Day podcast. The hosts had an interview with Dr. Temple Grandin. Doctors Have Different Opinions About the Mystery Illness … Continue reading →

Will Your Body Bounce Back?

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The truth of the matter is, that there are some parts of your body that may never bounce back. I hate to sound negative, but I like to keep it real too!! After all, there are some things that I wish other women would have told me about how much my body would change, and how some parts of my body would never be the same again! Some women have it easy. You know the type. They are most likely thin to begin with, have never struggled with their weight, and bounce back from each and every pregnancy like it … Continue reading →

Every Body is Different

Talking about sex isn’t always comfortable. We see sex as being a private thing between husband and wife, and that’s how it should be, but there are times when problems occur, and at those times, it can be appropriate to seek help. It seems to be expected that sex should be an enjoyable thing for both partners. However, for many people, it’s not. They may not have the physical reactions of pleasure that they would like to have during the act, and this can lead to resentment in the marriage. If one spouse is having all the fun, and the … Continue reading →

But Everyone Else is Thin!

Having a daughter about to reach the teen years I can already see it starting. Her friends get together before even the most minor event to discuss what they will wear, how they will do their hair, and so on. Girls want to look their best whether they are going to the movies or going on a run. They love to spend their time trying on all different outfits to find just the right one to wear. This is simply a harmless part of being a teen girl, right? It remains harmless unless the girl has an issue with body … Continue reading →

My Last Blog

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This is going to be my last blog as the Adoption Blogger for Families.com. I’m looking forward to spending the summer with my kids, possibly working at their school, and taking on new writing projects. I may well guest blog occasionally for this or other Families blogs. It seems the Adoption Blog will continue, so I hope this blog, along with Families’ forums, can be a source of information and community for adoptive parents, adoptees, and birth parents. Yesterday I could think of a million things to say in my last few blogs and wondered how I would fit it … Continue reading →

Listening to Your Body (and Interpreting the Message)

Two out of the last three days, I was attacked by a ninja. A ninja nap. It snuck up on me after my usual post-work routine: walk the dogs, feed the dogs, feed myself. I found my limbs sluggish and my eyes heavy, so I gave into the ninja nap. Three hours later, I woke up. (Both times.) Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes a nap catches me off-guard. I’ve got things planned, work to do… but I find myself sinking down into sleep instead. It can throw off my whole schedule for the rest of the day, but sometimes … Continue reading →

Different Ways to Sit When You Are Pregnant

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While the title may sound silly at first glance, anyone that has experienced the third trimester of pregnancy knows how big of a deal this is. Whether you’re at your desk or trying to watch a movie, trying to get in a comfortable position is no easy task. The simple act of sitting can leave you sore in places you never knew existed. You’ll also find yourself out of breath at times, which can be helped by changing positions. Leave your ego at the door; everyone will understand when they see you on all fours, trying to catch your breath. … Continue reading →