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August 5, 2009

Mom’s Coffee Break Weekly Ezine

In this issue:

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Upcoming MCB Show

Adolescence is a difficult time in life.  Parents can be equally confused as to how to help their teenagers through this challenging time in their life.  Tonight we are going to talk to teenagers and get their side of what it is like being a teenager in today’s world.

Tune in to the show on Blog Talk Radio , Wednesday August 5th @ 8pm cst / 9pm est and listen LIVE as we get the teenage perceptive.

The show will also be replayed on August 5th @ 10pm cst / 11pm est at http://blogtalkradio.com/momscoffeebreak.com

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Personal Development with Coach Tonya: Precious Moments

We all have those priceless moments that live in our hearts forever, that will always be one of those memories that is the clearest and the brightest. I had one of those moments tonight…

Bedtime was drawing close and Logan came to me with a request. “Momma, play shake it” he said as he put both of his arms up in the air. Of course I knew what he was talking about…a couple of days ago, I had downloaded two of our newest favorite songs from the Curious George Soundtrack on to my computer. And they happened to be great for “shaking it” as Logan puts it.

I couldn’t resist, I put on the first song, “Shake it, momma” Logan said as he pulled me out of my chair into the middle of the room. I followed his lead as he danced in a circle, his little arms and legs keeping up with the jungle-like beat of the music. I too, was dancing, as the saying says, like no one was looking…letting the sheer joy take over. Then Logan took my hands and we danced together in a circle. I twirled him around and as his blue eyes sparkled, he threw his head back letting the sweet sound of little boy laughter fill the room.

“Sing! Momma” he said between giggles. He didn’t care, if the singing was out of key or if the words weren’t right, he just knew somewhere in his little heart, the simple uncomplicated joy of singing…so we started to sing as we danced.

As the music from the first song faded into the second song, Logan found some empty plastic pop bottles, which he promptly started tapping together to the rhythm of next song. We sang and danced around…without missing a beat I transformed a nearby stool into a drum. Logan joined me, even giving me one of the bottles to use a a drumstick.

No matter how much time passes, I will hold the memory of tonight forever. It was a chance for us both to let ourselves be free. A time of bonding and connecting, of laughing and letting ourselves be silly. There will probably be many more times like this, but tonight will stand out in my memories, it was a flawless flow of energy, love, and joy.

I let go of all the adulthood hang ups and was a child again, no worry, no doubt…just fun.

Although life may get in the way, we need to let more of these pure moments into our lives. More importantly, we need to be willing to let any unexpected moment be a chance to free ourselves from the ordinary and let our spirit run free. Whether its dancing with your child, or singing your favorite song loud and proud, let your inner child play…the adult in you will be grateful for the break!

Tonya Ramsey

http://LifeByDesignEnterprises.com
Helping you build the foundation to your success!

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Business Buzz with Jody: Re-Starting Your Biz after a BREAK!

How to get Your Biz Started Again after a BREAK!
The summer is almost done, kids will be going back to school, and suddenly you realize something important! You took a break too.
Just thinking of getting back into ‘business mode’  though has put you into a cold sweat.
You took time off this summer and put thoughts into your backburner, things like “I’ll work on that when the kids get back to school” or “Most businesses are slow in the summer it will pick up again in the fall”
Guess what, your backburner now says it’s time to kick it up a notch! Let’s get things started, but you are now officially in “overwhelm mode”. Instead of getting things going, uh, nothing gets done!
Well here are a few tips to help get you out of ‘overwhelm’ & into action! (also remember that RESULTS take 90 days to see, so start implementing these actions today to have a Great October!)
If you have let your business slide for the summer now is the perfect time to get back into the groove!
“Don’t put off till tomorrow what could be done today!” Taking action right now will put more money, and time back into your pocket!

Jody Maley

www.DesignedforDivineDestinations.com
“It’s not just about the Destination, it’s the Journey to Get There!”

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The Domestic Goddess Corner: The Teenager Experience

On our weekly talk show “Mom’s Coffee Break” ,featuring Myself, Tonya Ramsey and Jody Maley, I have noticed that the last two shows we have talked alot about teenagers. What they do, don’t do, how they behave and so forth. I thought this would be a great article idea, not just because I have one, but because many parents are going through what I call ” The Teenager Experience”, but also because many will go through it someday.  All children, no matter what their age or what they say, want to be paid attention to. They NEED to spend time with their parents and families. So here are some ideas of spending time with your teens: go to the zoo.  No one is to “old” to enjoy animals. The monkey exhibit is always fun, they seem to do some pretty inappropriate stuff that most teens, especially boys, find amusing. If your teen enjoys music, take a couple of pills for the headache that will occur, then go to a music store, concert ( if you can handle it), etc. If he/she is into gaming, check out some game stores or exhibits. There is  local facility here that hosts monthly gaming tournaments. The point is to try to spend some time with your teens that focuses on their interests.

Let your teen help prepare at least  one meal a week. It might be a little stressful for you in the beginning, but this will teach them valuable skills that they will need when they venture off on their own (hopefully) in the not so far off future. You don’t want them living on pizza, ramen noodles, and macaroni and cheese, do you?

Have them participate in the cleaning of the house. Yes, I am speaking of CHORES! If your child(ren) do not already, assign some household duties for your teen to complete. Reward them appropriately for your families situation and value system. If your teens don’t know how to keep up a home, can you imagine what theirs will look like?

Teach your teens the importance of doing what we can to help the environment, even if it is as basic as recycling and using reusable shopping bags. Maybe you will learn something, too.

As always, make sure you communicate with your teen. Your child(ren) DO listen to you, even when you think they do not. Let them know, and prove it, that they can always talk to you about anything, even things that they think “will make you mad”. It is so important for your kids to know that they can ALWAYS come to you about anything and you will help them work out the tough problems that is best for them and your family.

Mandy Sly, The Domestic Goddess

http://embraceyourdomesticgoddess.com
“The quality of our life should not depend on the quantity of our possessions”

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~ Mom’s Coffee Break ~

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