When you're not following your maternal instinct, motherhood feels like grade school math class-a game of trial and error and guess and check. We took a trip down memory lane to compile the best mothering tips from REDBOOK over the years to make your life a little easier-and a little happier. By Rosa Heyman, REDBOOK.
Get your kids into the kitchen. Christine Mastrangelo, R.D., a registered dietitian in Wakefield, MA, explains, "Children feel important when they're asked to pitch in, and because they take pride in the finished product, they're more likely to have an open mind about eating it." Chef hats come in small, too.
2. Motherhood is a learning curve
It's OK to make mistakes-everyone leaves their daughter's blanket on the roof of the car and drives off in the parking lot or snips their son's eyebrow by accident during an at-home haircut. Learn from your mistakes and move on-don't beat yourself up.
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To really look your best, it's just as important to feed your body with beauty-boosting foods as it is to apply creams, serums, and masks, says Keren Gilbert, M.S., R.D., founder of Decision Nutrition, a nutrition consultant firm in Great Neck, NY. Here are Gilbert's picks for the best foods to stock in your kitchen to reap nutrition's get-gorgeous benefits. By Holly Corbett, REDBOOK.
Foods for beautyGet glowing with chia seeds
When your cells are nourished, your skin glows. These little black seeds are the highest natural source of omega-3s, a type of fatty acid that benefits your skin by helping to strengthen cell membranes' barriers that allow water and nutrients in while keeping toxins out, says Gilbert. Mix chia seeds into oatmeal or a natural fruit shake, or sprinkle them on a salad at lunch.
Thicken hair with oysters and nutsHair loss has been linked to a zinc deficiency, so fill up on foods high in the mineral to keep your tresses full. Besides being known as a classic aphrodisiac
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Kim Zolciak, famous both for being on Real Housewives and for her huge wig collection, recently shared a favorite parenting tip with Us Magazine. The mom of three (and mom-to-be of number four soon), explains that she keeps a wooden spoon in her purse at all times "for my kids if they get fresh. I've never used it; I just pull it out and they know I'm serious." Empty threats of corporal punishment are her best parenting tactic? Forgive me, but that might be the worst parenting advice I've ever heard. No matter how you feel about spanking, whacking kids with a wooden spoon is abusive and combining that with an empty threat just shows kids you don't enforce your punishments. And why are you carrying that thing around in your purse? But celebs aren't the only ones spewing terrible parenting tips. Here are some of the best (worst) pieces of advice we've ever gotten:
"Don't reach above your head when you're pregnant or the baby's cord will getWith the school year fast approaching, everyone's got teachers on their mind. Take a look at some of TV and film's most memorable educators in this back-to-school inspired roundup. By Lauren Le Vine, REDBOOK.
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Couple1. Does my husband know he's important to me?
When you were dating, you showered your guy in attention, which made him feel special and loved. Now that kids, work, and life are in the way, does your spouse know he's still a top priority? "Men often feel like second-class citizens, even in their own homes," says Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a clinical psychologist. "Simple things like hanging up the phone with your friend when he gets home and greeting him with a smile goes a very long way."
2. Am I the woman I want to be when I'm around my husband?"Wives often complain about their husbands not being romantic and not treating them as desirable, sexy women," Bennett says. Make sure he sees the distinction among the different roles you play: You're a fantastic mom, but you're also the juicy, inviting woman he married and can't wait get in
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CoupleSpeak up outside the bedroom
You've gotten comfortable - maybe a little too comfortable - with your sex routine. Certain er, books have got you thinking about adding some kink, but you're afraid to mess with something that works. "Try broaching the subject in a different setting where you can express your desires in a more relaxed way," suggests Emma Taylor, coauthor of Buh Bye: The Ultimate Guide to Dumping and Getting Dumped. "Cuddle up to him while watching a sexy scene on TV and whisper, 'I hope we'll try that tonight.'" He'll be receptive to your feedback, no matter when you offer it.
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