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Let Go of the Guilt! Tamara Shares a Family Anecdote(3)
Being an entrepreneur or a working mom takes time away from your kids. And yes — for most moms I know, there is the underlying guilt that accompanies it. But at the same time, it is important to look at the other side of the coin — how does being a happy, confident entrepreneur and [...]
Ask Tamara: Balancing Business & Family(0)
Dear Tamara, How do you balance running a business and being a mom? – Meredith, Rye, NY Dear Meredith, No matter where a mom works, finding balance seems to be the million-dollar question these days. But starting and running a business presents an additional set of challenges — there is more risk, so you are [...]
Getting the kids to eat those veggies!(2)
If you’re a mom, no doubt you’ve dealt with the challenge of getting the kids to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Here’s a tip from Kim in San Diego that may help! “When my daughters come home from school, they’re allowed to watch one video before dinner. They are usually starving, so it’s the perfect [...]
The Lost Art of Note-Writing(1)
Want to brighten someone’s day in a quick, fun and easy way? Karem Kalin has the answer. She’s always been a note writer, and loves the way a special note makes people feel. A mother of two pre-school boys, she took her hobby one step further and developed a product and business, “Smiles Made Easy,” [...]
Six Ways to Save on Groceries(0)
Anyone who’s shopped in the last month or two has probably noticed their grocery bills creeping upward – and the media has been steadily reporting on the increase in prices. So what are some ways to save on these must-have items that are suddenly sticker-shocking us?
The Eyes Have It(0)
This Mom to Mom tip comes from Susie Kohl, Director of the White Pony preschool division of the Meher Schools in California, and author of numerous books and articles on parenting and child development. “So many of us today have the delightful habit of signing off with family members with the words ‘Love you.’ We [...]
Managing the Family Calendar(1)
With “over-scheduling” becoming a big hot button for today’s families, keeping obligations, activities and meetings straight can be a real headache — unless you’re organized. Try this tip, which comes from Margie, a mom in Gladwynne, PA. “I bought the biggest write-on, wipe-off white board calendar I could find. Each family member gets their own [...]
How a Hot Potato Can Help(2)
This Mom to Mom tip comes from a nurse in the San Francisco Bay area. “If chronic ear infections are a problem for your child, it’s important to seek out the proper medical care and/or treat them with antibiotics. However, to relieve some of the pain and pressure immediately, here’s a simple home remedy. Just [...]
Important Kids’ Water Safety Info(0)
If your child fell into the water, would he or she know what to do? Would you? The Baby Otter Swim School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was founded to help ensure that your answer is “yes.” Baby Otter Swim School teaches water survival training to children as young as three months old, as well as [...]
Change Can Be Good!(0)
This Mom to Mom tip is a “Million Dollar Secret” from my most recent book, Secrets of Millionaire Moms. It comes from Jeanne Bice, founder of The Quacker Factory, a highly successful clothing business with more than $50 million in annual sales. We think this advice, which explains the importance of changing direction when necessary, [...]
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