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Where Companies Stand on Parental Leave

Mark Zuckerberg took some time off work when his daughter was born. Every time a CEO from a well known company takes parental leave, it brings that topic back into the news cycle. There is a growing interest in allowing parents to spend time with their newborns. Where do different companies stand on that topic? Mark Zuckerberg, as you probably are aware, is the CEO of Facebook. He announced on his Facebook page that he would be taking 2 months of paternity leave when his daughter arrives. Part of his post included the following: Studies show that when working parents … Continue reading →

Deposits and Withdrawals

Each day we make deposits into our children’s lives. This really struck me after reading Stephen R. Covey’s book, “The 8th Habit.” Although this book has nothing to do with parenting, there was something that really struck me: “We don’t even know what a deposit is to another person unless we understand that person from his or her frame of reference. What may be a high-level, high-value deposit to you may be a low-level, low-value deposit to another—or even a withdrawal.” I find this to be very true as a mother of three teenagers. I can think I am making … Continue reading →

Take a Quiz About the Affordable Care Act

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Are you well educated about the Affordable Care Act? Or, are you among the many who are really confused about what it means, and how it will affect your health insurance policy? The Kaiser Family Foundation has a quiz for you. It can clarify what you don’t understand. The Kaiser Family Foundation is “a non-partisan source of facts, information, and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the public.” They are a major producer of policy analysis and research. They are a clearinghouse of news and information for the health policy community. They are not associated with … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – June 24 – 30, 2012

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Once a week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you a fast way to “ketchup” on all the blogs that were posted here in the past seven days. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blogs that appear. What did you miss? A Brief Comparison of Health Care Plans Obama’s plan includes coverage for adults and children who have a pre-existing condition. Romney’s plan includes coverage for people who have a pre-existing condition – but only if they have had continuous health insurance coverage. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up on June 25, 2012. This week, I’d like … Continue reading →

Taking It One Week at a Time

You are probably familiar with the phrase “take it one day at a time.” There are many times in my life when I follow this mantra. However, it doesn’t necessarily work for fitness so I have adopted “take it one week at a time.” When I first decided a couple of years ago to really get serious about fitness, I knew from the start that I was going to battle with it. I get bored easily and I lose motivation. So I had to figure out a way to combat both. The problem for some is that they believe in … Continue reading →

Special Needs Blog Week in Review – May 13 -19, 2012

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Each and every week, the Special Needs Blog Week in Review gives you a brief description of all the blogs that appeared here in the past seven days. This is a quick way to find the blogs that you wanted to read, but, didn’t have time for when they first appeared. What did you miss this week? The Special Needs Podcast Roundup went up on May 14, 2012. This week, I’d like to point out an episode of The Coffee Klatch. It is called “Bright Not Broken – Twice Exceptional Kids”. This is the first part of a series they … Continue reading →

Four Time Out Tips For Toddlers

Most parents are familiar with the concept of using time out as a tool for disciplining their children. The concept is simple enough – when your child misbehaves, he or she is immediately asked to go to a predetermined location and sit there quietly for a specific amount of time. As simple as time out seems, sometimes even well meaning parents use this discipline tool in an ineffective way. Since time out is a valuable tool for shaping behavior, here are some hints and tips for maximizing its effectiveness for your toddler: 1. Begin using time outs sooner, rather than … Continue reading →

Time is Precious

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I have a confession. I like to have my down time everyday to do absolutely nothing. If it is only for 15 minutes, I still feel happy. As a Mom to three kids, one of which is a 3 month old, my time is precious. It seems that every waking moment is spent holding a baby, changing a baby, or taking care of someone or something. There is not a lot of “free” time. But, I will go to great lengths to give myself one guilty pleasure everyday. I like to eat my lunch by myself in peace. Yep. I’m … Continue reading →

Whole Foods Market Take on Sustainability Part 2

Yesterday, I was talking about Whole Foods Market and its stance on sustainability. I don’t know if you have one in your city, but there is one in Memphis right down the street from me and it is always jam packed. I think the idea of eating healthier and supporting a grocery store that seems to be concerned about society and the environment is very appealing to many people today. Here’s a few more of Whole Food Markets’ policies, Respect For All Forms Of Life Whole Foods Market is against the senseless killing of any animal or cruelty to those … Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time Recap: What Happened to Frederick

Last week’s episode of Once Upon a Time was so strong, can you fault me for being a little disappointed in this one? Fairy Tales are all about true love, wicked witches, brave heroes and the like. Two souls who are meant to be would never find each other through adultery, something that usually winds up causing heartbreak all around. Heroes are brave and true, not men running around town spineless, not to mention standing by idle while their other half of the affair takes all of the blame. I’m getting so sick of James these days. He does redeem … Continue reading →