Tag Archives: childhood obesity

With childhood obesity in the news headlines so often, you may be trying to incorporate healthy eating habits in to your family’s lifestyle. Since this series is sponsored by Return to Eden Organic Market in Atlanta, I asked the guests for their suggestions on making our  meals more nutritious and safe. …

Motherhood has its ups and down. One moment you’re celebrating your child’s first word. The next moment you’re covered in baby food or worse! The yin and the yang of being a mom made me think to ask the Mommy Talk Show guests: “What are the regrets and rewards of …

The Obama administration recently pushed to support moms who breastfeed. First lady Michelle Obama even visited Atlanta as part of her “Let’s Move” campaign and cited how breastfed children have a reduced of childhood obesity. The IRS just approved tax credits for the purchase of breast pumps and other pumping …

Piggybacking off our discussion about "What are your fears or concerns about hiring babysitters?," the Mommy Talk Show guests started debating if we are over-protective parents. Do our fears keep our children from playing outside or running free? Or in 2011, do parents have no other choice but to keep our children close to us as much as possible. Are children staying indoors and playing more video games because that's what they want to do or because we're afraid to let them explore the outdoors?

Right around the time a pregnancy test announced A.J.’s pending arrival, I saw a story on CNN about a Georgia mom who started her own organic baby food business. I was captivated by her energy and passion because I’ve always wanted my own business. Little did I know that less …