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Sarah's slim down: Week two of Inferno

Sarah W. Caron — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:30:00 -0800

Ever wonder if a diet plan's claims are for real? We sure do — so we've decided to put health and diet plans to the test, starting with DailyBurn.com's Inferno program. Is it too good to be true?

Love yourself this Valentine's Day

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:44:00 -0800

On Valentine's Day, we often think of all the people we love and try to make the day special for them. But this year, add another important person to the list: you! Little steps like getting enough Vitamin D can make loving on your body a huge success.

Sarah's Slim-Down: Week one of Inferno

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:12:00 -0800

Ever wonder if a diet plan's claims are for real? We sure do — so we've decided to put health and diet plans to the test, starting with DailyBurn.com's Inferno program. Is it too good to be true?

Harris Faulkner on family, career and balancing it all

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800

On screen, Harris Faulkner is a poised newsperson who anchors Fox Report Weekend and is a breaking news anchor for Happening Now. But when she's home with her husband and daughters — Bella, 6, and Danika, 3 — she's a dedicated mom just like you.

Is daycare making your child fat?

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0800

You cut out fast food. Snacks are healthy. Sweets are offered on a treat basis once in a while. But a new study says that if your child is going to daycare regularly, he is 50 percent more likely to be overweight than if he stayed home. How do you combat something that you can't exactly control and keep your kid's weight healthy?

Chasing the Dream: Lessons for your kids

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

When we chase our dreams, it’s such an empowering and exciting thing. But it’s not just about us. Working toward our dreams leaves a lasting impact on our kids as well. They see the value of hard work and learn so much.

Are your kids ready for skiing?

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0800

The swish of skis and whoosh of a good run... skiing is a great winter activity for families. But are your kids ready for the slopes?

Chasing the Dream: Toss those nagging thoughts away

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:30:00 -0800

First comes the little inner voice. You know the one: It scolds you when you do something wrong and berates you for not being a good enough mom or writer or business mind. Then those thoughts snowball into doubts and worries and overall negativity. It brings you down. But what if you could just treat those negative thoughts as objects to be thrown away?

The digital mom's guide to blogging conferences 2013

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800

There are mom blogs, food blogs, lifestyle blogs and so many more... and for everyone, there is a conference perfect for the genre. When are the conferences in 2013 and who are they best for?

Chasing the Dream: Be present with your dreams

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

It’s so easy to get caught up in our future plans. But along the way, doing so can leave us unappreciative of the present. Don’t let it. Instead, bask in the little joys every day — from the laughter of your kids to the little compliments you receive.

Chasing the Dream: Make 2013 your best year yet

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Happy New Year! With the big date change comes the grand opportunity to update how you do things. That means better working, better parents and better strides toward achieving your big life dreams. Ready?

Chasing the Dream: Finding the way out of the dark

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800

On December 14, 2012, a gunman broke his way into Sandy Hook School and killed 20 children and six adults. My son is a survivor.

Chasing the Dream: This mom created the Twitter party

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800

When Twitter was just catching on, Amy Lupold Bair had an idea to welcome new sites to the web with a SiteWarming party. That idea snowballed into her successful business as a marketer and Twitter party maven.

How your teens research

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Kids today don't need a ride to the library to research their big paper. So much information — from studies to full book texts — is available digitally, making research easier but also trickier. Knowing how your kids research can help you teach them to be responsible digital citizens.

Single Ladies' LisaRaye McCoy on motherhood and staying fit

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800

LisaRaye McCoy has done so many things. The actress, who stars in VH1's Single Ladies as Keisha, is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, mother and a former First Lady. Yep, you read that right. She was married to the Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands .

Finding your faith for your kids

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0800

Growing up with faith has its benefits — the sense of community, the belonging, the feeling that there's something more. But when you've fallen away from your faith, it's hard to give that experience to your kids. Do they need it? And how do you find the right place of worship for you?

Chasing the Dream: Use your mom influence for good

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800

Moms are powerful. And social moms? They yield great influence. How are moms in the social space using their pull to give back in their communities online and at home?

Our girls need guidance

Sarah W. Caron — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0800

Telling your daughter she can do whatever she wants with her life might seem like the kind of encouragement she needs. But a new study says that what girls really need is career direction — and to truly understand that all career paths are open to them. That means it's time to get specific.

Chasing the Dream: Holiday vacation for mom bloggers

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800

There are so many positives of blogging, but with them comes a few negatives — including the challenge of taking time away. With the holidays here, now's an ideal time to plan some time away. But how?

Cutest holiday shoes for kids

Sarah W. Caron — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0800

Cute holiday outfit? Check. Pretty bows and ties? Check. Adorable shoes? Oooh... We can help you with that. There are so many cute shoes for kids available this holiday season.