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Solving The Great Couch Potato Conundrum

“Ohhhh, NO!” My defeated 8-year-old son, Nicolas, buried his head in his arms. Mom had an idea. “Time for yoga!” I decreed. My kids had morphed into miniature sofa zombies. Nicolas and my 4-year-old daughter, Karenna, remained content in their sluggish hibernation. I was tired too. Tired of the moping, the lethargy, and most of all—constant clashes over Wii and DVD time. As a mom who’s also a personal trainer, how could I have let this happen? I needed to do something earth-shattering to jolt my little zombies back to life. Hence, my “Get off the Couch” initiative, through which …

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The Balancing Act: Work or Play?

When I’m working, I feel guilty for ignoring the kids. When I’m with the kids, I feel guilty for blowing off my work. Time becomes a little blurred, and before I know it, it’s 5pm and I need to scrounge up some dinner. The house is a disaster and I wonder what I accomplished all day. Does any of this sound familiar?