Manic: School started! Managed: This year I want to avoid becoming run-down because I let myself get overwhelmed with our busy calendar. So, I asked our managedmoms.com writer and school teacher, Lisa Walton for some advice. She came up with a helpful top 10 list of things we parents can do to have a […]
Back To School Bargains: My 3TV Segment This Week
August 4, 2011 By
Healthy Back-To-School Snack Ideas
July 29, 2011 By
Manic: My kids already go back to school on August 8th! That is coming right up! Managed: Enjoy our last week of summer break and brainstorm back-to-school healthy snack ideas with my kids. Yes, that’s right, this year I’m asking for input from my kiddos. As much as they would like a soda, chips and […]
Backpacks 101
July 29, 2011 By
Manic: All this back-to-school shopping and wondering what to skimp on and what items I should really invest in. Managed: Asked our newest managedmoms.com team member, teacher Lisa Walton her opinion and she told me that the one item we should consider spending a little more on is a good quality backpack. Read on […]
Road Trip Adventure, Day 2: Ups & Downs of Taking Scenic Route
July 12, 2011 By
Manic: With so much to see, we decided to stay only one night in Santa Monica, so we were already off on the second leg of our road trip journey. Would this be manic or managed? Managed: Decided not to rush, but to take it slow and drive the scenic route that would take us […]
Overwhelmed? Pace Yourself!
July 6, 2011 By
Manic: Just returned from a big road trip and instead of feeling rested, I’m back to feeling just plain overwhelmed! Does this feeling sound familiar? I bet 99% of you said yes! Managed: 4 words – prioritize and pace myself! Since we returned from our trip…. *Both of my cats have tummy issues, so it is […]
Parent Alert: Are Earphones Harming Our Kids’ Hearing?
June 30, 2011 By
Manic: When traveling with my tween and teen, I’m quick to toss them earphones to turn my restless kids into quiet happy beings. This way the trip time passes smoothly and the car or airplane ride is peaceful….but are those earphones doing more harm than good? Managed: When my friend suggested that I write about this topic, I […]
Mom Tips To Get Kids To Eat Healthier: My 3TV Segment Today
June 20, 2011 By
Manic: Kids are home on summer break and they want to snack constantly, so I had to come with ideas to get them to eat healthy foods all summer! Managed: Thought about my tricks that have worked, some on purpose and some I stumbled on accidentally, so I decided to show my tips in my […]
Skin Cancer Awareness & Sun Safe Stuff for Summer
May 18, 2011 By
Manic: Sunscreen season, but with all of the media hype about dangerous sunscreen chemicals, I’m not sure what to put on my family. Managed: Did the research to learn about skin cancer awareness and found some sun-safe products that are low in chemicals and liked by my family….who can’t wait to get in the water. […]
Motherhood Is Not For Sissies…Happy Mother’s Day!
May 7, 2011 By
Manic: My life of a busy Mama! Managed: Stopping for a moment to say thanks to the woman who taught me how to manage my manic tendencies, which has made me a better mother. So Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. And a simple message of thanks… 1. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me […]
Someday I’ll Miss These Days: Managing Manic Schedules!
April 5, 2011 By
Manic: Just as the school year seems to be winding down, my calendar is filled with spring performances, hockey training camps, tryouts, year-end school projects, AIMS testing, award ceremonies and more! Managed: Take a deep breath, get organized and remind myself that someday I’ll miss these days! Are you a manic managed mom like me? Take […]
A Website That Every Parent Should Know About!
March 27, 2011 By
Manic: Quickly sorting through the sea of kids movies, music, books and more to make sound decisions about what they watch….and sometimes making the wrong decision. At times, I’ve screwed up because I decided too quicky or I gave in to the common argument from my kids that goes like this….”well my friend’s mom let them […]
Creative Spring Break Suggestions? Try Asking Your Kids
March 15, 2011 By
Manic: I quickly agree with my kids’ wishes to schedule multiple play dates over Spring Break. Then I wonder where the week went, why we are all tired and what we missed. However, one managed mom I know did something smart… Managed: My gal pal, a mother of 3, sat her family down to ask […]
Managedmoms.com Review of Body Worlds
March 11, 2011 By
Several years ago I took my son to see the Body Worlds exhibit. He was 11 years old. Three days ago I took my 9-year-old to see the exhibition at the Arizona Science Center (www.azscience.org). Friends have asked me if I think the display is appropriate for kids. That I can’t answer for you, as […]
Gal Pal Power
March 1, 2011 By
Manic: Feeling tired, worried and overwhelmed with a sick kid! Managed: Reaching out to gal pals for help! Gal pal power is amazing, that is all I can say! Well, I guess I’ll say more since this is a blog after all. And yes, I must admit, I’m long-winded. So, I’ll keep this short and […]
