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in 2009, I have the pleasure of tweeting with many super intelligent, fun and creative moms. You might be one of them!

Recently, I met @meditatingmummy whose tagline is "Finding the Om in MOM," which I adored. If you're still trying to find the OM in MOM, here are a few surefire tips.

In your journey toward peace, one path toward shifting your thoughts, particularly your judgmental or negative thoughts is through sustained non-judgmental attention or meditation. Meditation… Continue

Mommy B from North Carolina asks: How can I get my 2.5 year old to sleep? While sleep is a natural part of our daily rhythms, some children (and even adults) can have difficulty: (a) Getting to sleep (b) Falling back to sleep or (c) Staying asleep.


Sleep Baby Sleep by thefamilycoach… Continue

The NYT reported that yelling is the new spanking. Many moms have commented to me that this is not the case for them. Many moms know how to tell their children what is expected without yelling. Be kind, to yourself. If you yell, recognize that your strategies are not working, step back and try these three secrets to Tell Don’t Yell.

1) Communicate clear expectations.
2) Elaborate on what will take place while the child is doing the task.
3) Tell the child clearly what will happen when th… Continue

The holidays are here. Shopping, buying, splurging, and spending. They're all coming.

But if you still find yourself tripping over toys on the way to your midnight snack, searching for the scissors each time a school project is due, or constantly asking your six year old, "Have you seen mommies keys?" You have a spot of work to do before all those presents arrive.

Well, we've all been there. Take a deep breath because right now, in this moment, is the beginning of your newly orga… Continue

By Elizabeth Landau
CNN

(CNN) -- Christina Pearson was half-bald at age 13. She just couldn't stop pulling her hair, and ended up taking out every lock from the tops of her ears to the crown of her head.

Trichotillomania is such a stigmatizing disorder that people will go to great length to hide it, experts say.

Trichotillomania is such a stigmatizing disorder that people will go to great length to hide it, experts say.

"It was absolutely terrifying because I was a very bright child, and doi… Continue

Looking for a holiday gift that is meaningful, a segment on your TV show or content for your website? Here’s some NEWS on How Families Can Get Active For the Holidays.

I wish to share with you NEWS that SPARK, a research-based physical education/activity program has partnered with The Family Coach to provide SPARK FAMILY ACTIVITY KITs.

This is an important step toward family obesity prevention in the US. Our goal is to get families "moving and playing together." SPARK trains thou… Continue

In this month's Newsletter for The Internal Nanny Association Co-President's Susan Tokayer wrote the following:

"When I heard that an interview with Dr. Lynne Kenney was being featured in this issue of INAVision, it brought back memories of the wonderful keynote speech she gave at INA's 2009 Annual Conference held in May. One of her messages to us was how important it is to "share." Dr. Kenney encouraged us to share our knowledge, our expertise and our time. As a business owner I thou… Continue

A mom called me yesterday, with a lying problem. I bet you have some solutions. Let's take a peek at the problem.

Problem: My child lies, Why? What does it mean?

Children lie for many reasons, at different ages and stages. Many times a lie is a fast and easy way to resolve a problem or get out of an immediate conflict.

"Joey, did you brush your teeth?" With a simple "Yes Mom," Joey continues to watch TV and does not have to get up to brush his teeth.

Solution: Stay calm… Continue

A UCLA study shows that only about half of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the cognitive defects commonly associated with the condition.

The study also found that in populations where medication is rarely prescribed to treat ADHD, the prevalence and symptoms of the disorder are roughly equivalent to populations in which medication is widely used.

The results of the first large, longitudinal study of adolescents and ADHD, conducted among the po… Continue

Social stories are a great way to teach a family lesson. Here's one I wrote to teach our children about being a part of a family. Laugh and enjoy.

George had five younger brothers and sisters and he never let any of them do what they wanted. If the other five wanted to go to a movie, George wanted everyone to go to the zoo. If the other five wanted to eat Chinese food, George demanded pizza.

If the other five wanted to go to sleep, George demanded to stay up for an extra h… Continue