Archive for the ‘Baby Bloomer’ Category

Seedlings: Funniest Things My Son Said Since Learning Words – By Amy Wall Lerman


Here are the funniest things my son has said since he first learned to use words: 2013 (5 years old) -Mommy: "Evan, I know you're not drawing on the floor with that red pencil...that would get you into some really big trouble, wouldn't it?" Evan (after a long pause and staring at ...

Mature Moms Make Better Lovers! By Kerri Zane, Healthy Living Expert


Excerpt from Kerri Zane’s Book: It Takes All 5: A Single Mom’s Guide to Finding the REAL One: Sex is good, sex is nourishing, and sex is vital. You are a healthy, vibrant woman, and in spite of the fact that your hormonal drive to reproduce might possibly be waning (you’ve ...

The Truth about Happily Ever After – By Todd Patkin, Author


Valentine’s Day has passed, and the truth is, it’s the 364 days that surround February 14th that can make or break the quality of your relationship.. Many marriages simply deteriorate because couples allow their relationships to run on “autopilot,” but still expect them to stay healthy and exciting, especially around holidays ...

A Brush Up on Dental Care – By Dr. Mary Tierney, Pediatric Dentist


Being a parent and worrying about your child is a full time job! Luckily, most cavities are preventable! Here are five tips to help your child develop a happy, healthy smile and put them on the road to good overall health. 1. Appoint your child for a “Well Baby” dental exam. ...

Seedlings: When the Bough Breaks – By Amy Wall Lerman


Now, if you’ll indulge me for a moment, I just need to get this off my chest: Life since Super-Storm Sandy has been rough. I lost the back of my house thanks to a very large and very old oak tree. It took out the deck, the patio door, part of ...

Bloomin’ Mom: A Later Mom Shares – By Jean Marie Keenan-Johnston, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Chapter Head


By age 36 I had everything I dreamed about growing up: I met my husband, a teacher and former Army Captain, on Match.com. After five years of dating, we enjoyed our Celtic fairy tale wedding. Not wanting a long wait, we were elated to learn we were expecting shortly thereafter. We ...

Contemplation for the New Year – By Margaret Hart


There are those who make resolutions, but call them goals instead. I guess there’s something about the word “resolution” that people feel sets them up for failure. Saying you’re setting a goal is a more optimistic approach. I like what the principal of my son’s school said this year. Inserted in ...

Parenting Resolutions – By Brandi Davis, Child and Family Coach


Here are three parenting resolutions that can change your home, life and relationship with your kids: 1. Create Boundaries: As parents we feel that it is our job to give our kids everything. That it is our job to be selfless. That it is our job to tend to the needs ...

January Ezine Giveaway – Workouts on Demand


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Bloomin’ Mom: The Most Wonderful Time of The Year – By Catrina Chatelain, MLTS Blogger


Despite the stress that is second nature to the holiday season, it remains my favorite time of year. For our family, it begins the night before Thanksgiving, when we kick-off the five or six week long celebration with a great bottle of wine and a 24-hour cooking session. It then ...