June 2009 Archives
Curb Overeating During Summer Months
The grill is, perhaps, the main reason why many people gain weight during the summer.
It's not just the grilled ribs, steaks, hot dogs and burgers, either. It's the potato and macaroni salads that we pile on the side, and the much-loved ambrosia recipes that wrap normally healthy fruits into a mountain of whipped cream. And it's all those sugary drinks we find refreshing.
But take heart. Your next barbecue doesn't have to pack a punch with extra pounds. Registered nurse Carla Cocco, practical nursing clinical coordinator at Brown Mackie College -- Cincinnati, offers some sensible advice on how to avoid ex
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The Lighter Side of Nature-Inspired Home Decor
If the words "nature-inspired decor" make you think of muted wall hues or overwrought floral fabrics, it's time to rethink your take on this hot design trend.
Nature-inspired design can certainly be soothing, sedate and traditional, but a plethora of new products and techniques is also bringing the bold, bright and fun side of nature indoors. Whether it's a throw pillow that looks like birch bark or a full wall mural of green bamboo, nature's brighter side is spicing up modern American decor.
If you're looking for fun, funky ways to bring the brighter side of nature-inspired design into your home, here ar
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Summer Project: Your Family's Finances
by Christina Boyd, Merrill Lynch Senior Financial Advisor in Wayzata, MN
Getting a hold of your family's finances may seem like a daunting task, especially in these economic times. But it is important that we all take time to evaluate our family's financial footing so we can make smart choices about our saving and spending - especially now.
As we know from our busy lives, the better organized and knowledgeable we are, the more in control we will feel and the better prepared we will be to handle unexpected situations. Although it may not be the most fun summer project, getting a handle on yo
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Easing Into Summer
by the Editors of Your Family Today
School's out for summer ... so why aren't your kids jumping for joy? Many children, especially young ones, have difficulty switching from the structure of school to the freedom of summer, according to Patti Zomber, Ph.D., a child psychologist in Los Angeles. Here are some strategies to make the transition as smooth as possible:
Say goodbye to school "Younger kids make deep attachments to their teachers," says Zomber. So encourage them to make a gift, take a photo or write a letter to say goodbye to their teachers.
St
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Seven Secrets to Affair-Proofing Your Marriage
By Barbara Calvi, LMFT
Do you know the pitfalls that make your marriage vulnerable to an extramarital affair? There are certain dangers that do make a marriage more vulnerable to an affair occurring.
Research shows that most people who become involved in an affair did not intend to. In fact, most say they consider having an affair is against their values. Research also shows that over half of affairs occur in the workplace. Most of these affairs seem to blossom because good people don't know the pitfalls and danger signs. They become too chummy with a coworker and intimacy grows slow
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Family Rituals and Routines--Good Times Even in Bad Times
by Cathy Paper
Set your family up to create a powerful, close knit, loving family best despite challenging economic times, job loss or the general stress of a busy family life.
Families go faster than ever these days. Whether it's the demands of work, technology, or after-school activities, family members are simultaneously pulled in multiple directions. This can create challenges for even the most stable family, and turn all those desires for a happy, healthy, cohesive, energetic family into a distant dream. Get out of stress mode and avoid the short-fused temper tantrums that come when a
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Being a Better Buddy
By Cindy Schweich Handler
Toddlers love to play with their pals, but as any parent who's refereed a preschool playdate knows, learning how to get along with each other isn't always fun and games. "Kids this age are the most energetic and impulsive that they're going to be their whole lives, and they have short attention spans," says Michele Borba, Ed. D., author of numerous parenting books, including Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me (Jossey-Bass). But this is the perfect time for tuned-in parents to teach toddlers the skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.
"If you s
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Green Terms- Know What They Mean
The color green has become closely associated with a healthy environment. Here are some common words used in "green" conversations.
Green:
Qualities or actions that have little or no negative effect on the natural environment and usually have a positive effect on the environment.
Recycled:
Manufactured from used or waste materials that have been processed for further use.
Alternative or Renewable Energy:
Sources of energy that cannot be used up and usually contribute little to greenhouse gases. This includes solar, wind, geothermal, b
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