Finding time for myself made me a better mom.

Becoming a mom was life changing in many ways. I used to be the busiest person in the newsroom when I was a TV news producer. Then I had become the busiest stay-at-home mom. This time my research skills took on the topics of child development and parenting. The grunt work went into caring for a home and child.

Taking care of a baby was a bit overwhelming for me at first, even as I had often been the responsible and efficient type. Mulit-tasker extraordinaire! Then, two years later… one baby, unexpectedly turned into two. Like I said, life changing.

When you’re caring for a baby and preschooler, plus home and husband you tend to forget yourself. I did for a time. After getting into the groove and rhythm of our new family life, I realized that finding time for myself wasn’t just good for me – it was good for everyone else at home.

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Fun, simple baby workouts for your 7 to 10-month-old.

Babies and young kids in general learn best through play and interaction. By nature, babies like to follow your lead and they like repetition. These little ones are naturally curious and thrive on exploring their world – engaging their sense of sight, touch and sound. They love to move around because that’s what they need to do to explore.

Exploit your child’s natural inclination to move and get into everything. We have some play-at-home ideas from certified occupational therapists that will give your baby a good workout. You’ll definitely qualify as your child’s first trainer. No expensive baby gym membership required!

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Another pregnancy Rx… get active!

Doctors should add another prescription for expectant mothers – exercise. Most MDs don’t seem to emphasize it enough, but active moms are healthier and happier, so are their babies. According to a report in this year’s August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (JAAOS), physicians and mid-wives should be advising their pregnant patients to engage in low to moderate exercise.

Even if the expectant mother has not exercised prior to her pregnancy, now would be a good time to start – just as any. Read on to find out why, and what the best exercises are for moms-to-be.

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Get your kids moving!

Encouraging kids to be physically active is more important than most parents realize. Even if your little couch potato isn’t tipping the scales, getting her to use her muscles, pump her heart and flex her joints is important for growth. Sports scientists say, active kids become taller adults. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Years of research have proven, active kids are happier, more sociable and better behaved. They even do better in school.

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