Just read this funny blog about a Northern mom who remarried, relocated to Georgia and planned a family camping trip in an attempt at family bonding. Sounds like it wasn’t the experience she had hoped for, but they adapted expectations and lived to tell the tale.
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Is Camping Quality Time? Depends Who You Ask
Friday, July 15th, 2011The Healing Power of the Written Word
Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Since today is Global Forgiveness Day, it seems fitting to reflect on the healing power of words. The words “I’m sorry” and “I was wrong” (both of which my husband says I need to practice saying more often) are so powerful, as are “I love you,” “I’m here for you” or “I can help.”
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Health Tip of the Week: Focus On Family For Your Family Vacation
Monday, July 4th, 2011
It seems obvious that you want to focus on your family while you are on a family vacation but too often, this is not necessarily what happens. Thoughts of work, the ever-present need for Americans to check email regularly or even the socializing with other adults you may vacation with can cut into that precious family time. But equally important is really making the effort to be in the moment with your kids at least at some point during each day of vacation. I wrote earlier in the year that this was my New Year’s Resolution and I’ve had spotty success with achieving this goal, but I thought it was a worthy one to bring up as vacation season is upon us.
So think of some engaging questions to ask your children, look at your vacation destination through their eyes or make sure to leave time to simply be with them, doing whatever it is they want to do. This will make the time away from the daily routine even more special.
To your health -
Xigo Mom
ellen@xigohealth.com
Health Tip of the Week: Know Who Your True Friends Are
Monday, June 20th, 2011
I just saw a blog post about who you shouldn’t be friends with on Facebook – the friends who only come online to complain, the ones who describe their bodily functions in way too much detail or the ones who make you feel guilty about not commenting on their every thought.
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Happy Father’s Day
Friday, June 17th, 2011
With Sunday as Father’s Day it seems only fitting to recognize the fathers who have made a difference in my life and this starts with my own father. While he was a typical dad of the era (I doubt he knew how to change a diaper and he continued to proclaim his ignorance as Grandpa as well) he was there for us throughout our childhood. I am the oldest of five and can remember playing basketball with him on the driveway of my childhood home – a fact that amazes my children – and at an even younger age, balancing on his knees as he lay on the floor with me and my younger brother.
