BLOGS

Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating

“Cheating” is for diets. And I’m not a fan of diets.


Danielle Herzog: Kansas City Triathlon: Race day jitters and uncertainty

My husband and brother-in-law trained the past 14 weeks for it.


Tracie McPherson: The greedy American way: Buy, buy, buy

Maybe the cure is to ask yourself: “Do you need it or want it?” Who am I kidding, that didn’t work for me.


Jessica Brashear: 5 things I never thought I’d do

Now with kids, I’m breaking every single promise to myself.


Julie Anderson: Allow your child to follow his reading interests

Researchers who’ve studied how to get boys to read say parents and teachers need to follow their interests.


Katie Ryan-Anderson: Hug your children and appreciate life

Here you go, Internet, one of my unfine moments. Use it to not error as I did.


Health and fitness

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Medical guidelines issued Friday urge caution for women hoping to pause a ticking biological clock.

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Doctors need to get tough and refuse requests.

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Join a free Parenting U webinar and live chat about toddler behavior on Oct. 16.

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Two area schools received brand new “fitness playgrounds,” complete with a sit-up station and vault bar.

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The Women’s Fund of Omaha will offer a special screening and panel discussion at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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Teams in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure sometimes use edgy slogans like “Save second base.”

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Do parents hide candy and budget it for their children or leave it out and rely on the kids’ self-control?

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Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday for a live chat with Children’s Hospital & Medical experts who will answer your potty training questions.

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Once you find out why you crave French fries or chocolate, it’s easier to nix it.

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Thinking about having a cesarean? Check out this graphic.

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Seth Hirsch finished less than 3 minutes behind the winner of Sunday’s race.

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American children eat as much salt as adults – about 1,000 milligrams too much.

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Nearly 12,000 people participated in the 32nd annual Corporate Cup.

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Advocates of placenta-eating say it relieves “baby blues,” boosts moms’ energy levels.

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There’s no such thing as a good excuse. Not when it comes to exercise.

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Recipes for saving and using your produce scraps.

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Proceeds from the Sunday event will benefit kids with asthma. Registration is still open.

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There’s something special about running under the stars.

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Charitable walks, runs and rides are becoming more popular.

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Point by point, Leslie Anderson is achieving her weight-loss goals.



MUST
READS

Helping kids prepare for bad weather Helping kids prepare for bad weather
It is difficult to watch scenes of destruction from the tornado in Oklahoma.
Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating
"Cheating" is for diets. And I'm not a fan of diets.
To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs
Practice makes perfect when it comes to reading.

Calendar
& Events

MOMAHA'S EVENING CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
7 p.m. Friday, May 31
Bookworm Bookstore, near 87th and Pacific Streets
Encourage your little one to wear pajamas and bring a small stuffed animal.


EVERY THURSDAY
Momaha on the radio
7:30 a.m.
Bloggers Melissa Cruickshank and Heidi Woodard on the Pat and J.T. Show on Q98.5 FM. Call 402-962-9898 to join the conversation.


EVERY FRIDAY
Momaha live chat
2 p.m.
Visit with momaha editor Josie Loza and other moms. At the end of the chat, drawings are held for free prizes.


CONTESTS


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