Mommy Talk / Special to FBB
Teens Active in Sports May Be Less Sexually Active
January 13, 2011 by Erin
Today’s post is written by Kim Slaughter. Kim is a full-time research administrator while finishing her Master of Public Administration degree in nonprofit management and health services administration. She also serves as vice-president and development... Continue reading...
Sweat and Shop
I confess: With only 10 shopping days until Christmas, I have not finished shopping. Bigger confession: I’ve barely even begun. It looks like I’ll be implementing these tips from Life Fitness while I shop to make my shopping do double duty... Continue reading...
Gold Medal Pregnancy Tips
November 11, 2010 by Erin
Olympic great Shannon Miller has been rocking the FBB world this week! She answered our burning questions earlier this week, and then I reviewed her Body After Baby workout DVD. (Don’t forget to enter to win it!) Today she weighs in with her tried-and-true... Continue reading...
Don’t Get Stuck in the Comparison Trap
October 25, 2010 by Jenn
I always groan loudly when I hear about celebs dropping the pregnancy weight in a minute flat. New moms are adjusting to many things—sleepless nights, a new person in the house, a different (and achy) body—so the last thing we should feel stressed... Continue reading...
Get Out and Play!
September 30, 2010 by Erin
Most of my memories of playing as a kid are memories of being outside. Riding my bike down the street, playing softball, running around kicking a ball with my brothers. Today, Matthew Edlund, M.D., author of The Power of Rest: Why Sleep Alone Is Not Enough,... Continue reading...
Five Things to Do Before You Get Pregnant
September 27, 2010 by Erin
We talk a lot about pregnancy and postpartum health and fitness, so we thought we’d take a break and discuss pre-conception health. After all, the healthier you are before pregnancy, the healthier you’re likely to be during pregnancy and... Continue reading...
Surviving the “C” Word
September 24, 2010 by Jenn
So just what the heck is colic anyways? Well, it’s defined as severe, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by intestinal gas or obstruction in the intestines and suffered especially by babies. You know it best as insane screaming by your little... Continue reading...
School Bullying Sucks: How You Can Help Your Kids Deal
September 23, 2010 by Jenn
Today’s post is courtesy of Jodee Blanco, one of the country’s preeminent voices on the subject of bullying. More than half a million students, teachers and parents have participated in her anti-bullying program It’s NOT Just Joking Around!™.... Continue reading...
Well NOW My Heart Is Beating Fast…
Today’s post is brought to you by Cheryl Rosenberg of the blog Mommy Pants (formerly at Special Sauce in the House). She’s a marathon runner and mom of three and knows what it’s like to freak out about the “Is it safe or isn’t... Continue reading...
Tips for Multitasking Mamas: Part 2
Last week, Equinox trainer and mom of two Kristy DiScipio shared her tips on fitting fitness into your busy life. If you weren’t brave enough to try the killer downdog push-ups, here are a few more tips you may be able to work into your life! Fit... Continue reading...
