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Mocha Dad´s Tips to Boost Your Daddy Brain

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As fathers, it’s important for us to keep our minds sharp. Having to deal with questions from our kids such as—Why is the sky blue? What is the meaning of life? or Who would win a fight between the Incredible Hulk and Superman (I pick…
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Oh My Aching Head: 9 Hangover Cures

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I won’t believe it if you deny ever having had a hangover. It’s happened to everyone I know, at least once and, for others, it’s a weekend staple; party on Saturday, recover on Sunday. With St. Patrick’s Day weekend just behind us,…
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If You Feel Like You're a Bad Mom, You're Not Alone!

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The end of this month marks the two-year anniversary of the nest’s opening to the public. It feels like I’ve been at this project for much longer; I guess that’s how we often feel when we are deeply engaged in a labor of love. The nest…
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7 Ways to Teach Healthy Eating to Your Kids

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click on link for infographic In the spirit of National Nutrition Month, we’ll spare you the sugarcoating. Latino kids are more likely to be obese, diabetic and have higher blood pressure than the rest of the population. Poor nutrition…
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Why Kids Should Bond with Their Elders

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Inter-generational relationships are a great way for children to get a sense of history, context, and perspective. Oftentimes, adults other than a parent can connect with your child in ways a parent simply can’t. I’ve seen family friends…
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Product Review: Fitness Flower

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Though I’m a work-at-home mom, I still work full time. Every weekday, I take my daughter back and forth to preschool, then on to her grandmother’s for afternoon babysitting. In between, I fit in my time at my desk, any errands I have to…
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Indoor Family Fun That’s Really Fun!

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The good news for all of us is winter doesn’t last forever (yes, you can come in off the ledge now, unless you’re planning to cannonball into the snow). Even though your kids have you driven mad, it’s not too late to turn that angst…
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An Unlikely Duo Says #ThumbsUp! to the South Beach Triathlon

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A woman who can not walk a step, balance on a bike or even float and a housewife who turned to running to deal with an unhealthy lifestyle are an unlikely duo to take on the South Beach Triathlon this spring. Kerry Gruson, a disabled journalist…
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Teaching Our Children About International Women's Day

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016  March 8 is International Women's Day, a globally observed day of recognition of the history, contributions and plight of women around the world. The entire month of March is “Women's History Month” in the United…