wmanning, Author at AKAMom Magazine

CREATE SPOOKY JACK-O-LANTERNS WITH YOUR KIDS THIS HALLOWEEN THAT WILL MAKE “FRAIDY CATS” OUT OF YOUR TRICKER OR TREATERS

Halloween is just around the corner and what could be more fun than carving pumpkins together? Everyone can get involved from choosing the right pumpkins, to decorating them and roasting homemade pumpkins seeds. Many families plan a trip to the pumpkin patch to select the perfect pumpkins for this festive holiday. Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes so it will be easy to find one for kids of all ages to decorate. Check out these decorating tips and must have items to make pumpkin carving memorable for the entire family!

Yoga For All in Fall

As a mom, finding time for any sort of exercise can be next to impossible. Additionally, it has become incredibly easy to get discouraged when all of the fad diets, exercise programs, and supposed magic diet pills on the market prove to be flops. However, the tried and true exercise form of yoga has proven time and time again, and for the span of centuries, just how effective it is. This is a practice so effective, that even the most sought after celebrities have given yoga a go. And the wisdom and teachings behind many of Hollywood’s finely tuned physiques comes from none other than Mandy Ingber. Former actress turned yogi, yoga instructor and now author, Mandy gives great advice to all on life, fitness, and the importance of carving out time for yourself in this special interview.

What Sad Statistic Do More than 20 Percent of American Children Share?

While most Americans will worry about eating too much this holiday season, 16 million of our country’s children live in households that struggle to afford food, according to a 2012 report from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Tips to Handle Sibling Squabbles

As difficult as it is as a parent to listen to your kids squabble, it is a necessary learning tool. When kids interact with parents and other adults, they learn about authority and respect. When they interact with their siblings they are honing skills that will help them resolve conflicts, deal with differing opinions, compromise and negotiate as well as learning how to empathize. This stage will pass and they will eventually become better friends and help protect each other.

Why Kids Should Help Out With Chores

Even though doing things yourself around the house may be faster, giving kids chores can teach them valuable life lessons. Helping out with everyday chores can help your child grow developmentally and give them a sense of belonging in your family. Here are a few ways to get started.

Go Pink or Go Home! 5 Products to Help Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing, and there’s never a better time to show your support than during the month of October. As charities for the cure pull out all the stops to raise funds to educate the world about breast cancer research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, it’s easier than ever to help fight for the cause.

Tasteful Tourism in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico is a great example of tourism and culture that thrive through community engagement. Tourism in the city is a wonderful trifecta of color, sight and sound! From folk art, conservation and botany, to farmer’s markets, trains and road trips, Santa Fe, New Mexico offers its community—and those who happen to become a part of its community through tourism—the satisfying slice of life known to those “in the know” as variety.

How To Avoid Being A Helicopter Parent

A parent’s first priority is to protect their kids from harm. No parent wants to see their child experience disappointment, failure or pain. As a result, parents sometimes become a helicopter mom or dad and hover over their child’s every move. Kids need involved and active parents in order for them to successfully mature. However, if parents constantly hover and prevent them from failing at every turn, kids never have the opportunity to learn from their mistakes.