Simple Ways for Busy Moms to Look and Feel Younger

The challenges of being a Gen X mom are more demanding than ever. Whether it's alternating between soccer practices and ballet recitals or library nights and professional careers, keeping all the balls in the air can take a toll on a mom's state of mind, as well as the state of her appearance. In response to these everyday challenges, moms are finding ways to feel better and look younger with new exercise trends, fashion, nutrition and even medical procedures.

"Consumer trends show that women in their 40s are becoming more and more focused on looking and feeling good. With a higher disposable income than ever, American women are s ... Continue reading Simple Ways for Busy Moms to Look and Feel Younger.

Tame Your Temper

While anger may seem like an uncontrollable emotion that rears its head without much warning, actually, this emotion is fairly well understood by experts. Simply put, people get upset and angry when they don't get what they want, explains Carl Semmelroth, PhD, author of The Anger Habit and The Anger Habit in Parenting (Sourcebooks).
For example, if your child unexpectedly makes a mess just before company arrives, you're likely to get frustrated and angry. In this situation, what you want is a clean house when your friends come over. Or maybe your husband doesn't listen when you try to make weekend p ... Continue reading Tame Your Temper.

Full-Time Rewards from Part-Time Work

By Tracy Mayor

New moms who want to -- or must -- maintain their careers have long turned to part-time positions as the best way to keep working while still spending as much time as possible with their babies. But often there is a nagging sense of compromise, the feeling that part-time work is merely a placeholder or a temporary tradeoff, not a valid long-term career choice. Not so! insist career experts and veteran part-timers. Done right, they say, part-time work can serve a dual purpose: nurture a young mother's family life while simultaneously enriching and forwarding her career.

Indeed, twenty-six percent of the ... Continue reading Full-Time Rewards from Part-Time Work.

Preventing Serious Lawnmower Injuries

As droves of preteens and teens take to cutting lawns as part of their household chores or to earn extra cash, getting them to follow basic safety precautions is essential to avoiding severe injuries.

In 2006, more than 220,000 people - about 16,500 of them under 19 years old - were treated for lawnmower-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Often far more than minor scrapes and scratches, these wounds can be extensive - from partial lower-limb amputations to major injuries of the eyes, face, and hands - and may require care from a team of doctors, multiple surgeries, and signifi ... Continue reading Preventing Serious Lawnmower Injuries.

Woods & Camping Safety For the Whole Family

Planning a safe family camping trip can be an enjoyable experience if you are prepared. Knowing your limits, taking the time to plan ahead, and packing the right items will help your adventure go off without a hitch. Read on to get the down-and-dirty basics of woods and camping safety.

Planning Ahead
If you are not skilled in the outdoors, begin your adventures by taking day trips. But even during day trips, you have to be aware of camping safety issues, such as insect bites and stings; plants that may cause rashes and allergic reactions; exposure to heat, wind, water, and cold; and getting lost.

Once families ... Continue reading Woods & Camping Safety For the Whole Family.