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Do you have a Dad Bod? Well…Get Strong!

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Kids, a job, a mortgage, tons of bills to pay and your wife says…”what happened to your body?” Like many men, back in college we were in great shape, ripped up, playing football, baseball, basketball etc. You could drink a 12 pack of beer and be burning it off as you were drinking it. Those were the days right?  Then like a brick wall it hits you in the face – RESPONSIBILITIES! Now your a husband, father and wage earner and the time you used to spend exercising is far and few in between.

This is why Dr. Travis Jewett has created Dad Strong, a simple program for busy guys like him. The cool part about this is that it gets your kids involved too. The program takes just a few minutes a day. Dr Jwewtt says, “I think that many parents make the assumption that teachers and coaches who run their kids’ teams and programs are paying attention to whether the children are moving correctly. While I admire the work these people do, often they’re oblivious to that part of it. So I wanted to educate parents about how to move safely so they could not only improve their own performance but also help their kids move well.” 

One thing to remember is proper nutrition plays a huge factor. It is very important to learn how to cook real food. You and your wife may both be working parents, with 4 kids, all in different activities, but it’s a good thing to make an effort to sit down at the table together with good, nutritious food. You and your wife should be splitting the cooking duties. There is no need to spend all of your money on supplements but you can get everything you need from real food.

If your worried about your Dad bod, and don’t want your kids to develop one at an early age, get in the gym, in the garage…anyway you  can get your heart rate up for at a minimum of 30 minutes a day…do it! It’s never too early to get your kids involved either.

To read more go to theinertia.com. 

 

Helping Kids Build A Relationship With Food Is Better Than Bribery

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Getting kids to eat vegetables is a task that no parent looks forward to. There are the rare few children that actually like them, but that’s pretty far and few in between. So what can we do as parents short of forcing vegetables down their throats?

Some parents hide veggies in parts of meals that the child is more prone to eat, such as mashed potatoes or pizza. The most common, stricter approach is refusing to let them leave the table until their plates are clear. That one is usually a losing battle for everyone. One method that has become particularly common and popular is bribing the kids with money. Some parents go as far as creating bank accounts to deposit the child’s bribery money in. The problem with these methods is they usually don’t last. Eventually they are stopped for whatever reason and the child goes back to not eating veggies. Also the child ends up expecting monetary compensation for everything they do.

So what can you do instead? First and foremost, start early. Vegetables also must be offered frequently and try not to pressure the child. Try really hard not to get discouraged by the inevitable “no” because there will probably be one, or two…or three. Parents can lose hope after offering the same vegetables between three and five times, but, in reality, toddlers in particular might need up to 15 exposures.

You also need to let your children experience the food with all of their senses. Don’t “hide” vegetables and don’t care if they hold them with their hands, squeeze them and mush them. Let them build a positive relationship with the food. Reward systems are great in some cases, but in the long run…this will pay off much better. Most importantly is DON’T GIVE UP – be consistent and it WILL pay off.

Read more at cnn.com

 

SDMoms Podcast: Sleep Training Baby, Peanut Allergies

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Amber and Sara are radio hosts on KSON and Sunny 98.1, Jessica is producer for John & Tammy in the Morning on KSON. They're also San Diego moms!

Each week, they meet to vent about what’s been going on in their lives as moms and invite you to vent along with them!

We follow up our conversation about sleep training your baby and talk about peanut allergies and feeding your baby peanut butter.

Things Your Kids Should Know How To Do By The Time They Turn 13

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Being a parent is more than changing diapers, wiping noses and making sure kids go to bed on time. As a parent, it is our job to make sure that they know how to perform simple everyday tasks. It’s important to lose the attitude, “nobody ever showed me how to cook, and I learned just fine.” If you don’t want your child living on microwave food the rest of their lives or washing their clothes with fabric softener instead of detergent, stop just doing things for them and start guiding them.

One of these important life skills your child should know before they hit high school is how to cook a meal. Home-cooked meals are healthier than pre-prepared, greasy restaurant food and the famous super-sized portions. It is also much more affordable to cook at home than to dine out. You don’t have to leave a tip.

Speaking of money, teaching them basic money skills is invaluable. Only 17 states require high school students to take a course in personal finance, according to a 2016 Council for Economic Education survey. That’s atrocious and shows you that you cannot depend on the education system to teach our young ones how to manage their money. Teach them how to and the importance of a budget. This will keep them from living in a cardboard box after they move out. It will also mean they won’t be coming to you for money every month.

To see more life skills at simplemost.com…CLICK HERE.

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

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Thanksgiving seems like it’s the perfect pregnant holiday. Who’s going to give you a hard time when you’re eating for two? As you have your second helping of…well everything, nobody will judge you for it. Yep – unfortunately there is a down side. Why is there always a down side? Before you have fun gorging on everything in sight this Thanksgiving, remember that while pregnant, you are more susceptible to food poisoning than a non-pregnant person. You’re probably going to be pretty surprised and bummed when you hear what foods are off limits while pregnant.

Okay…this is a big one and huge NO NO while you’re pregnant and you’re not going to like it. No soft cheeses. Okay when your done screaming in disappointment, try to remember that soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, feta, Mexican queso fresco, and blue-veined cheeses are often unpasteurized, which means they can harbor listeria (a particularly dangerous bacteria for pregnant women that can lead to miscarriage or pre-term labor).

I hate to be the barer of bad news, but stuffing cooked in the turkey is a real bad idea while pregnant. While the turkey is cooking, salmonella can seep into the stuffing. Now this might not be a problem for someone whose hormones aren’t going crazy from pregnancy, but for the expecting mom definitely not a good idea. You don’t have to give up stuffing, just don’t cook it in the turkey this year.

I know you don’t want to…but to read the rest of the list at Cafemoms…CLICK HERE! 

 

 

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