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		Diary of a BlueSuitMom: Kelly Ripa Pours a Summertime Lemonade Earlier this week I had the opportunity to interview Kelly Ripa, a beautiful and gracious lady who is doing her part to benefit women’s health. Her latest project invites Americans to “Get Cool For A Cause” by opening a Virtual Lemonade Stand, with proceeds benefitting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), a cause that is [...] Read more... Are You Spending Time on Things You Value? Sorting through all the pieces of what goes into a life or career can seem rather daunting. You may feel that if you can put food on the table and keep a roof over your head, and maybe somehow find time to spend with your children, that's about all you can reasonably do. Taking the time to think through your values seems like a nice extra. However, one of the most important causes of career stress is when people feel that what they are doing all day every day has little or no relationship to their most deeply held values. Find out if your values and career are in sync with an exercise outlined by a top career consultant. Do's and Don'ts of Teaching Kids Self-Control Self-control is a skill that enables a person to discern what is right from wrong. It is the ability to keep emotions from becoming overwhelming, to stay focused, delay impulses, and actively problem solve instead of reacting to a situation. Children begin to exhibit forms of being able to regulate their emotions as early as 12 months, but the process of developing self- control takes years. Parents can help their children develop self-control through the ways they interact with them. Here are some do's and don'ts of teaching self-control. Recent Videos Need to Sell Your House? 7 Steps to Having a Well Staged Home Staging your home prior to putting it on the market is the easiest, cheapest and most effective way to make your home stand out and fetch top dollar. Often prospective buyers spend more time looking at homes that have been staged properly. Top real estate experts are saying that the homes selling within 30 days are usually priced right and staged well. If you want your home to stand out and sell quickly, build value by following these tips for staging your home.   Inside BlueSuitMom.com Money: 16 Super Simple Ways to Save Money Career: 4 Steps to Launching an Executive Level Job Search That Gets You Hired in a Recession Family: The ABC's of Sideline Etiquette for Parents Time for You: Change Your Attitude! Health: Postpartum fitness Food: Make practicing good nutrition a natural instinct Travel: Air Travel, Kids and Carry-ons Email this page to a friend		Search BlueSuitMom.com    D a i l y   S t o p s • Join BlueSuitMom on   Facebook • Listen to Mom Talk Radio • Working Mom Videos • Work/Family Balance Q&A • Contribute to Our Book • BlueSuitMom Must-Haves • NewBaby.com • Quick Tools and Checklists    F o l l o w     U s Maria Bailey, BlueSuitMom Co-Founder Follow Maria on Twitter Rachael Bender, BlueSuitMom Co-Founder Follow Rachael on Twitter    R a d i o The first radio talk show dedicated to real-life moms. Hosted by Maria Bailey, founder of BlueSuitMom.com and mother of four. Listen online, download or set up through iTunes. Listen now! Also hear Maria on Doug Stephan's Good Day Show. Find local stations    P o l l How often do you read blogs? Once a week 2-4 times a week Daily Never View results
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