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  • Two Different Cultural Celebrations Are Planned for September in Sunny Isles Beach

    Two Different Cultural Celebrations Are Planned for September in Sunny Isles Beach

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    updated: Aug 31, 2017

     The City of Sunny Isles Beach has planned a variety of special events in September for residents and visitors alike. From concerts and children’s activities to culture showcases and foods from around the world, there is something for all ages and interests.

    Come out to the upcoming city events and immerse yourself in the traditions, music, and foods of your neighbors from other nations. Celebrate what it means to be part of the vast melting pot of cultures that make up America.

    The second weekend of the month, Sept. 9 & 10, experience a Russian-American Heritage Concert and a Russian-American Arts & Culture Showcase. The concert will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue. On Sunday, Sept. 10 from 2-5 p.m. the Arts and Culture Showcase will be presented at Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Boulevard.

    Toward the end of the month, on Sept. 23 & 24, a Hispanic-American Heritage Concert and a Hispanic-American Arts & Culture Showcase will take place. The concert will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Boulevard. On Sunday, Sept.24 from 2-5 p.m. the Arts and Culture Showcase will unfold at Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue.

    For more information about programs and events in the City, tune to SIBTV on Atlantic Broadband digital channel 92 or 107-5 and on AT&T U-verse Channel 99. Details may also be found on sibfl.net or by following on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @CityofSIB. To stay up-to-date on City events or alerts, sign up for the City’s email notification system at https://www.sibfl.net/media/esibi-e-mail-notifications. Users may choose which categories to receive alerts from and change those categories or unsubscribe at any time. For questions, please contact Cultural and Community Services at 305.792.1706.

    Source: City of Sunny Isles Beach

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  • Premama® Designates Today as National Moms Who Pump Day

    Premama® Designates Today as National Moms Who Pump Day

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    During breastfeeding awareness month, it’s important to recognize the moms who are dedicated to pumping breastmilk for their babies

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    updated: Aug 15, 2017

    Premama®, a Rhode Island startup and the first nationwide line of pill-free, natural prenatal supplements is announcing today as “National Moms Who Pump Day” in celebration of moms around the world that pump breast milk for their baby or donation.  

    “At Premama, we celebrate all moms whether they breastfeed, pump or formula feed. During Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we noticed that there wasn’t a day to specially honor all the moms who continually go above and beyond to pump breastmilk for their babies, or even others’ babies through donation,” said Dan Aziz, CEO and Founder of Premama. “We decided to create National Moms Who Pump Day on Aug. 15, to shine a spotlight on this special group of dedicated moms who pump.”

    At Premama, we celebrate all moms whether they breastfeed, pump or formula feed. During Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we noticed that there wasn’t a day to specially honor all the moms who continually go above and beyond to pump breastmilk for their babies, or even other’s babies through donation. We decided to create National Moms Who Pump Day on Aug. 15, to shine a spotlight on this special group of dedicated moms who pump.

    Dan Aziz, CEO and Founder of Premama

    “We created Premama Lactation supplement to support moms on their breastfeeding journey, whether they are nursing or pumping. It is designed to boost breast milk supply and fortify mom’s milk with added nutrition,” said Aziz.

    Over the past three weeks, Premama has encouraged moms to share their hilarious, empowering and heartwarming pumping stories on the Premama Facebook page. Four winners will be chosen to each win one $500 SpaFinder gift card. The story categories were: “funniest pump story,” “pumpers who go above and beyond” and “the person who supported you most during their pumping journey.”

    The winning stories for each category are:

    Funniest Pump Story had one winner:

    Hannah: “I made my toddlers breastmilk popsicles and my husband came home and ate two, not knowing they were breastmilk. You should’ve seen his face when I came in and saw him and told him what he was eating!”

    Pumpers Who Go Above and Beyond had two winners:

    Bracha: “I’ve been pumping for almost nine years. I never thought I would end up here when we adopted our first child. He was premature and weighed a few ounces short of two pounds. I induced lactation and was able to feed him exclusively with my milk from six months on after supplementing with donner milk and the help of an SNS.

    “I have gone onto feed 22 children (including my four kids). I’ve donated pumped milk as I’ve also wet nursed as many of the 22 kiddos I’ve fed over the years.

    “My latest accomplishment was being able to pump for a surrogate baby I birthed in July 2016. I pumped and shipped 1000 ounces of milk to her bi-weekly in addition to nursing my own toddler at the time. I am now pregnant with that baby’s sibling (due this Fall), and I hope to pump for him/her as well. Breastmilk is an amazing gift and I am ever so thankful that my breasts have exceeded my expectations to nourish so many children. Nothing can compare.”

    Stephanie: “I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm on July 7. I had open heart surgery to repair it on July 31. Our third son was only three months old. Five hours post-op and immediately after removing the breathing tube, my sister hooked me up to my pump. I continued to pump three times a day during my hospitalization in an effort to preserve his food source.

    “A small miracle is that I had pumped and stored about 700 ounces in the previous two months that I had planned to donate. Because of our stash, we were able to keep him on breastmilk during my entire hospitalization. Hopefully, my supply will return well enough we can still donate in the future.”

    Person Who Supported You Most During Their Pumping Journey had one winner:

    Christine: “My sister Stephanie was by far my hugest supporter & cheerleader in my pumping journey. She not only bought me my (quite expensive) pump, but she also taught me all of the ins and outs when it came to pumping. She helped me find the right size parts, taught me just how to pump and encouraged me when I wanted to quit before my goal date (multiple times). I would never have made it 18 months without her!

    “I’ll never forget my early days in the NICU with my son. I was beyond exhausted (emotionally and physically) but she made sure I was pumping at the right times to ensure that my milk would come in for my little guy while he couldn’t quite nurse yet. Or the one time I got mastitis. She had a two-year-old and newborn at the time, but she spent the whole day at my house caring for my newborn and me as well so that I could pump all day and heal.

    “Or the time when my deep freezer broke, I lost my entire stash of pumped milk (sad face) and she gave me an overabundance of her frozen milk so that my little boy did not have to supplement with formula (amazing)! I am so thankful for my sister! She’s so selfless and absolutely deserves a spa day!”

    For more stories like these visit www.facebook.com/drinkpremama and for more information about Premama visit www.drinkpremama.com.

    About Premama®

    Founded in 2011, Premama strives to make all moms happier with its best-in-class line of natural powdered supplements, gummies and soft chews specifically formulated to support preconception through postnatal nutritional needs, concerns and conditions. Premama’s pill-free, drinkable and chewable solutions are formulated with high-quality, clinically-studied and physician-approved ingredients, and are designed to mix seamlessly with liquids and soft foods, or simply chewed. Premama is available online at drinkpremama.com and retailers across the US, including GNC, CVS, Walgreens, Target, The Vitamin Shoppe, Sprouts, Meijer, Buy Buy Baby, and Amazon. Purchasing Premama products supports Vitamin Angels®, a non-profit organization that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five in at-risk populations from over 50 countries worldwide gain access to life-changing vitamins and minerals. Visit www.drinkpremama.com for more information.

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    Media Contact:

    Premama / Melissa Czerwein
    melissa.czerweincomms@gmail.com
    401-749-7221

    Source: Premama

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  • Satisfied Divorce Clients Are Not a Myth; They Exist at NuVorce

    Satisfied Divorce Clients Are Not a Myth; They Exist at NuVorce

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    updated: May 2, 2017

     The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is pleased to announce and recognize the exceptional performance of Illinois’s Family Law attorney and Loyola Law School Professor Andrew “Drew” Vaughn as a two-year “10 Best” Family Law attorney winner for client satisfaction. Drew is the founder of NuVorce, LLC, the only Family Law firm where clients pay controlled fees, determined by Andrew’s own mathematical formula, for unlimited access to their attorneys.

    “Being recognized by the AIOFLA two years in a row is a great honor. That said, we don’t think it’s a coincidence we have been selected as one of the top 10 Illinois Family Law firms for demonstrating the highest standards of client satisfaction. Since we started NuVorce in 2014, everything we do has supported this very effort — to make our clients happy with an entirely new approach to Family Law,” exclaimed Drew.

    “Being recognized by the AIOFLA two years in a row is a great honor. That said, we don’t think it’s a coincidence we have been selected as one of the top 10 Illinois Family Law firms for demonstrating the highest standards of client satisfaction. Since we started NuVorce in 2014, everything we do has supported this very effort – to make our clients happy with an entirely new approach to Family Law.”

    Andrew Vaughn, Founder of NuVorce, LLC

    As a self-proclaimed a math nerd, Drew invented the mathematical formula that predicts the costs of divorce. This formula forces NuVorce, LLC, to be more efficient. “We’re not paid by the minute. Our clients know what they’re paying, why they’re paying it, and what we’re trying to accomplish for them,” states Vaughn.

    One of the most significant aspects of the selection process involves an attorney’s relationships and reputation among his or her clients. As clients should be an attorney’s top priority, AIOFLA places the utmost emphasis on selecting lawyers who have achieved significant success in the field of Family Law without sacrificing the service and support they provided. Selection criteria focus on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of client satisfaction.

    About NuVorce, LLC

    Drew Vaughn, law school professor and MBA graduate, founded NuVorce LLC March 2014 in Chicago, IL. NuVorce is the only law firm ever named a finalist for the Chicago Innovation Awards. This year, the American Institute of Family Law named Drew one of the Top 10 2017 Lawyers in Illinois. The firm has extensive experience in handling financially complex divorce cases for professional athletes, entertainers, high-level professionals, and business owners. For more information, visit www.nuvorce.com

    NuVorce’s services include all areas of Family Law:

    • Divorce and Legal Separation
    • Child Custody and Visitation
    • Alimony and Child Support
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation
    • Civil Unions and LGBT Matters
    • Orders of Protection
    • Division of Property and Business Valuation

    About The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys:

    The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass AIOFLA’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIOFA’s independent evaluation. AIOFLA’s annual list was created to be used as a resource for clients during the attorney selection process.

    Press contact: Laura Fitzgerald, 800-787-5834 or Laura@LiFt-pr.com

     

    Source: NuVorce LLC

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  • It’s National Marriage Week–Campaign to Promote Marriage and Its Success

    It’s National Marriage Week–Campaign to Promote Marriage and Its Success

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    A campaign to promote the benefits of marriage to reduce poverty and benefit children.

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    updated: Feb 6, 2017

     

    NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK USA is this week —February 7th to 14th–a campaign to promote the benefits of marriage, increase marriage education nationwide and build more marital success, which reduces poverty and benefits children.
     

    NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK USA is coming soon—February 7th to 14th–a campaign to promote the benefits of marriage, increase marriage education nationwide and build more marital success, which reduces poverty and benefits children.

    Sheila Weber, Executive Director, National Marriage Week USA

    National Marriage Week USA is a great time to get the word out as to why we must be concerned about the decline of marriage in America, and the ways to help people have more marital success,” said its executive director, Sheila Weber. 

    The annual campaign has been covered by national TV, radio and print publications regarding the drop in marriage rates, the costly loss of two-parent families for children, and ways to help couples avoid divorce.

    “We want to get the word out to help as many people as we can,” said Weber. “Through our website, www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org, couples can find help to strengthen their marriages, and anyone can make a difference to help others.” 

    National Marriage Week USA promotes that:

    ·         Marriage must be part of the conversation about the economic divide—that marriage lifts women and children out of poverty. The Brookings Institution says we’d have 25% less poverty today if we had the marriage rates we had in 1970. Get info at main website under Research and Newsroom.

    ·         The campaign has the ONLY online National Marriage Calendar where all groups can list and locate for free any marriage class or event all across the nation!  See hundreds of 2017 events with more to come at http://www.nmwusa-calendar.org/

    ·         The campaign is building a movement of all marriage education efforts across America: the goal is a marriage class in every town like fireworks on the Fourth of July!  NMW does not promote any curriculum of its own, but elevates the ones that already exist.  Concerned Americans can start their own class or event with easy-to-use videos and workbooks suggested at http://www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org/classes-and-dvds

    ·         The alarming statistics—with 41% of all babies born outside of marriage today, and an enormous drop in the marriage rate, why we should be concerned about the decline of marriage.  View our FACT SHEET and WATCH this 4-minute information video.

    ·         In 2017, the campaign is promoting a message that “Marriage is Worth It” with video clips from couples who sent in their own ideas, viewable in this 4-minute montage:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0AyiD2nJbs

    Please Like Us on FACEBOOK

    Executive director Sheila Weber has been a guest on more than 500 national radio and TV shows.

    MEDIA CONTACT: 
    Sheila Weber, Executive Director,
    National Marriage Week USA (Feb. 7-14),
    sheila@nationalmarriageweekusa.org
    646.322.6853

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    Source: National Marriage Week USA (Feb. 7-14)

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  • Hello, My Name is Oliver by Paymaneh Ritchie Shows Us How to Deal with Mental Health Issues

    Hello, My Name is Oliver by Paymaneh Ritchie Shows Us How to Deal with Mental Health Issues

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    updated: Dec 22, 2016

    Like many classics for young readers, such as Winnie the Pooh, Paymaneh Ritchie’s “Hello, My Name is Oliver”, was written by a parent to entertain and educate their own child. Told from the perspective of a lovable but depressive six-year-old Beagle-Springer Spaniel who was adopted from the SPCA, this children’s book delves into mental health issues that include separation anxiety, depression, and self-worth.

    Paymaneh’s aim is to create an easy to read, light-hearted story that will enable parents to discuss tolerance, acceptance and unconditional love with children.

    Through Oliver’s experiences, the author utilizes words such as depression, anxiety, adaptability, unconditional love and understanding to allow parents to elaborate and educate their children whilst bonding and strengthening their relationship through sharing a story and hopefully a few hugs!

    Paymaneh Ritchie, Author

    Hello, My Name Is Oliver” is a middle-grade book written in an easy, conversational tone to encourage young readers and their parents into a natural flow of discussion regarding the ‘big’ issues Oliver faces in his simple, yet universal life.  This true story is told through Oliver’s eyes as he views his humans’ world.

    Oliver is a loyal, neurotic, and lovable abandoned dog who is unsure about his self-worth until he meets his new family at a local SPCA.  His new home offers him a second chance in life along with a human sister and an extended family that adore him.  But of course, fitting into a new family requires Oliver to ‘train’ his humans about his anxiety, depression, and excitability.  As Oliver and his new family tackle these all too common issues and practice unconditional love, they learn to coexist and compromise. Until of course Lexi, the new blue eyed puppy shows up and turns Ollie’s life upside down again!

    Through Oliver’s experiences, the author utilizes words such as depression, anxiety, adaptability, unconditional love and understanding to allow parents to elaborate and educate their children whilst bonding and strengthening their relationship through sharing a story and hopefully a few hugs! 

    Paymaneh states, “Making children aware (at their capacity) of important mental and emotional issues surrounding us all, hopefully enables us parents to raise compassionate, understanding and tolerant humans with self-love that extends to all.”

    “Sometimes discussing these issues can be tough when asked by a child, but through “Oliver”, I have found an easy way to approach, describe and in turn create an easy platform regarding these very important issues,” adds Paymaneh.

    Hello, My Name Is Oliver is available on Amazon in Hardcover, softcover or E-book format.

    Contact Paymaneh Ritchie at: info@Aclectica.com or visit: www.paymanehritchie.com

    Source: Paymaneh Ritchie

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  • Award-Winning Songwriters to Perform at Intimate Nashville to New Mexico Event

    Award-Winning Songwriters to Perform at Intimate Nashville to New Mexico Event

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    The sounds of Nashville come to Eagle Nest, New Mexico on June 25, 2016 when four premier song writers gather for a writers round at Lost Eagle Park in the heart of the tranquil village. Activities will take place throughout the day, with musical events beginning at 5pm. The Nashville to New Mexico Writers Round brings together well-known artists Jeffrey Steele, Rivers Rutherford, Jon Nite and Billy Dawson.

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    Jun 17, 2016

    Esteemed songwriter Billy Dawson will venture to the mountains of Northern New Mexico next weekend to serenade music fans at the Village of Eagle Next as part of an unforgettable, intimate night of music appreciation. Creatives like Dawson have gravitated to Northern New Mexico as a quiet place of inspiration and innovation, and a number of singers from Nashville will be joining the talented artist on Saturday, June 25, for a night of acoustic music in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

    The Nashville to New Mexico festival will bring a day full of food, fun and entertainment, with musical events beginning at 5 p.m. in Lost Eagle Park in the heart of the village. The Nashville to New Mexico Writers Round brings together celebrated artists, including Jeffrey Steele, who has penned hits for Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and many others; Rivers Rutherford, with songs for Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Montgomery Gentry and more; Jon Nite from Amarillo, Texas, with hits for Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, plus a long list of other stars, and Sunray, Texas, native Billy Dawson himself, Artist of the Year at the Nashville Industry Music Awards, as well as Best Country Male Vocalist and Best Live Country Performer.

    The tranquil village of Eagle Nest, on the shores of Eagle Nest Lake, is the Gateway to the Enchanted Circle, which besides being the home of three world-class ski resorts, is bustling with summer fun and recreation. Hiking, biking, golf, plus unparalleled art, history and culture abound in the pristine mountain air. The mountains and the lake will serve as the backdrop at Lost Eagle Park. The Nashville to New Mexico Writers Round is scheduled for 5 to 8pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Advance tickets can be purchased at NashvilleToNewMexico.com.

    Performer’s websites:

    Rivers Rutherford          
    www.riversrutherford.com

    Jeffrey Steele                   
    www.jeffreysteele.com

    Jon Nite                              
    www.reverbnation.com/jonnite

    Billy Dawson                      
    www.billydawsonmusic.com        

    Contact Info and Directions:
    155 E Therma Drive • Eagle Nest, NM 87718
    info@nashvilletonewmexico.com
    (575) 224-2380

    Source: Nashville to New Mexico

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  • Global Archery Adds 54 New Archery Tag® Providers in 17 Countries in the First Quarter of This Year.

    Global Archery Adds 54 New Archery Tag® Providers in 17 Countries in the First Quarter of This Year.

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    Global Archery is pleased to announce in the first quarter of this year the continued growth of our worldwide market by 54 new Archery Tag® Licensees into the following 17 countries:

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    Apr 5, 2016

    Global Archery is pleased to announce in the first quarter of this year the continued growth of our worldwide market by 54 new Archery Tag® Licensees into the following 17 countries:

    Australia:             Scouts South Australia

    “I came across Archery Tag as I was searching for new activities for our youth group and camps. As I began to research the possibility, I realized there was a great potential in Wyoming to be able to offer this great sport and activity in our area. From that, I decided to pursue Archery Tag as a small business here in Laramie, Wyoming. So far, Archery Tag has exceeded expectations. Everyone who has played has absolutely loved it, and I am excited to continue to introduce people to Archery Tag in the state of Wyoming!”

    Jason Nelson, J Bow Tag

                                 Queanbeyan City Council

                                 Archer Combat Sports

    Canada:               Bent Elements

                                 Royal Flush

                                 Montreal Archery Games

                                 Kids Fitness League

                                 Pro Sports Management

                                 Battle Tag Sports

                                 Annandale Golf and Curling Club

    China:                  Shanghai XEDGE Sports Development Co.Ltd

    England:              Bath Shooting Company

                                 Splashes Leisure Pool

                                 Discover Archery Ltd.

                                 Mojo Active

                                 Red Rock Leisure

    France:                Horizon 360/Le Bois

    Indonesia:           KTM Resort

    Ireland:                Goleen Harbour Ltd

    Jordan:                 Golden Bow for Entertainment

    Lithuania:            Lankinis

    Malaysia:             ATAG ENTERPRISE          

    Mexico:                Andrea Juarez

    Saudi Arabia:      Archery Game

    Scotland:             Adventure Doon

    Singapore:           SAFRA Adventure Sports Centre

    Sweden:               AKTIVITETER 360

    United States:      J Bow Tag

                                 E-Fused Coatings

                                 Total Sports Complex

                                 Archery Hawaii

                                 Treehouse World, Inc.

                                 A.I.M. (Always in Motion)

                                Thomas Road Baptist Church

                                 Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventist

                                 Delta Lake Bible Conference Center

                                 Clinton Parks and Recreation

                                 American Mobile Sound Indiana LLC

                                 Knockerball Oklahoma LLC

                                 ACA Camp Geneva

                                 Camp Wabanna

                                 BILLS FIELD & STREAM

                                 District “12”

                                 ArcherX, Inc.

                                 Military Community Youth Ministries

                                 Visual Image Works

                                 Easton Sports Development Foundations

                                 True Friends

                                 TJ Sports

                                 Knockerball Charlottesville

                                 Wasting Arrows

                                 All Points East Outdoors, LLC

                                 Hang Time Orem LLC

    Wales:                 Rob Pearson

    Please visit our locations page to see if one of these Licensees is in your area, so that you can support them and experience the thrill of Archery Tag®.

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  • The Truest Test of Sanity: Facing Your Family Over a Turkey at Thanksgiving

    The Truest Test of Sanity: Facing Your Family Over a Turkey at Thanksgiving

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    Life Coach, Ron Baker, offers important 3 clues for setting yourself up well when going home to spend time with family and loved ones, which can be quite stressful.

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    Nov 19, 2015

    “It is great to bring lightness to what we all face at Thanksgiving, and to keep in mind that there is not enough L-Tryptophan in a turkey to get your relatives to merely sleep their way through the stressful holidays. Here are three clues you can begin practicing now to make this a better holiday for yourself,” offered Ron Baker, Life Coach with a specialty in Emotional Education.

    1. Learn to take deep, proactive breaths. When you breathe deep into the lower body, you help open the solar plexus that can help avoid a stomach ache. When you breathe out with a relaxed, open mouth, you proactively release tension that could lead to anxiety otherwise.
    Simply take a few deep breaths before you sit down for dinner and a few more when Aunt Flo asks, “When you are going to get married,” or “What you are doing with your life? Oh. Really?!?”

    “It is important to set ourselves up well, and to bring a sense of humor home with us at the holidays. Otherwise, this can actually be quite a stressful time.” Ron Baker, Life Coach

    Ron Baker, CEO, Empowered At Last

    2. Set a clear goal for yourself prior to going home, such as deciding you will stay out of any conflicts that take place. By deciding ahead of time who you choose to be, you set yourself up better. You might also decide to instigate a meaningful conversation with one person you particularly value as well.

    3. Finally, keep in mind that Thanksgiving is a time for focusing on gratitude. No matter what challenging dynamics might be habitual in your family, you might take time to think of one positive quality or one enhancing moment you have shared with each person–again, prior to going home. If you do, it will be easier to consider that Aunt Flo means well, even if she inspires fantasies about what you’d like to do with the stuffing.

    Ron Baker has been helping people heal family dynamics for over 25 years. The holidays are a time that trigger some our deepest wounded feelings and that can lead to depression for many people—even millions of people. Know that you are not alone and that there are clear ways you can proactively help yourself this holiday.

    Ron Baker is available for interviews. ronbaker.net

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