Rahasia Memuaskan Isteri Dalam Sekejap - Istri Selalu Ketagian

Rahasia Memuaskan Isteri

Dalam Sekejap

 

Ingin Selalu Berduaan

Isteri Selalu Ketagian

Berawal dari pengalaman pribadi yang saya lihat di sekeliling, ternyata masih banyak pasangan suami isteri, atau pasangan remaja yang hubungannya retak gara-gara hubungan yang kurang harmonis.

Karena kurangnya kerja sama di antara individu lingkungan keluarga, tentu kurang pula komunikasi yang terjalin dalam keluarga itu sendiri. Malahan sering kali saling mengandalkan dalam keseharian dirumah, mulai dari urusan dapur hingga urusan tempat tidur.

Bahkan sering kali sang isteri bermimpi punya tempat tidur yang hangat dan nyaman. Tanpa sepengetahuan Anda.

Kenapa demikian..? Coba Anda renungkan dan dapatkan jawabannya dalam diri Anda.

 Berapa hari dalam sebulan menghabiskan waktu dengan isteri Anda.?

 Berapa jam perhari menyisihkan waktu untuk isteri Anda.?

 Puaskan isteri Anda dengan apa yang Anda berikan.?

 Bagaimana supaya isteri betah di rumah bersama keluarga.?

 Bagaimana supaya isteri selalu ingin berduaan dengan Anda.?

 Bagaimana Cara memuaskan isteri dan slalu ketagihan.?

 Adakah cara lain supaya isteri merasa dibutuhkan.?

 Berapa seringkah menghabiskan waktu berdua dengan isteri Anda.?

Di akui atau tidak, wanita sering kali berbohong demi membahagiakan suami.  Padahal kebanyakan kaum wanita tidak mesara puas dengan pasangannya sendiri sewaktu di tempat tidur. Mungkin karena kaum wanita merasa banyak tekanan, atau merasa di abaikan oleh pasangan, ataupun merasa kurang puas dengan pelayananpasangan di tempat tidur.

Nah.. Dari sinilah perselingkuhan itu berawal. Karena diantara suami isteri sudah timbul perasaan tidak dibutuhkan oleh pasangan sendiri, yang akhirnya mencari kesibukan sendiri-sendiri.

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idak bisa di pungkiri, ternyata wanita akan tergila-gila bila berhasil menemukan pria yang mampu memberi kepuasan sewaktu senggama di tempat tidur. Dan jangan biarkan hal ini di alami dalam hubungan Anda.

Bagi Anda yang merasa tersentuh dengan kondisi di atas silahkan buktikan rasa sayang Anda pada pasangan. terutama memberi pelayanan yang memuaskan pada pasangan Anda. Sanjung dan layani pasangan Anda dengan penuh rasa hormat.

Anda tidak perlu kawatir apabila Anda merasa kurang kuat di tempat tidur sewaktu melakukan senggama dengan pasangan Anda. Anda tidak perlu minder karena ukuran Mr.P Anda tidak sesuai dengan yang Anda harapkan. Yang jelas ukuran Mr.P bukan jaminan bisa puaskan pasangan Anda di rumah.

Karena kami berusaha memberi solusi yang tepat bagai Anda. Terutama bagi kaum pria yang cenderung mengalami ejekulasi sebelum pasangannya mencapai klimaks atau puncak.

Anda tidak perlu membeli obat-obatan yang harganya mahal untuk puaskan pasangan Anda di rumah. Anda hanya perlu mempelajari teknik-teknik sederhana dan mudah dilakukan oleh siapapun, Tua maupun Muda. Kuat ataupun kurang perkasa.

Saya jamin Anda bisa puaskan pasangan dalam waktu singkat, selagi Anda mau dan mampu melakukan senggama (normal). Tentunya setelah Anda pelajari RAHASIA nya......

Bahkan penulis sendiri pernah alami sendiri bagaimana cara memuaskan isteri dengan mudah, tanpa menghabiskan biaya serta obat-obatan yang relatif mahal dan punya efek berbahaya. Saya sangat bahagia karena sudah banyak pasangan yang bisa merasakan hasilnya. Sehingga hubungan mereka lebih harmonis, rukun dan bahagia.

Bagi Anda yang betul-betul ingin mendapatkan hubungan yang langgeng dan harmonis, silahkan ikuti Bagaimana langkah-langkah puaskan pasangan, hingga pasangan Anda merasa enggan untuk pergi kepelukan laki-laki lain yang hangat dan perkasa.

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Harga yang jauh lebih murah bila di bandingkan dengan arti hubungan dengan pasangan Anda.

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Saya memberikan jaminan, siapapun Anda, tua ataupun muda. Anda akan menggali lebih dalam bagaimana cara menjadi suami idaman setiap wanita.

Pasangan Anda di jamin puaas, Selalu bergairah, pasti ketagian setiap saat.

Setelah Anda memiliki paket ini, Anda hanya perlu pikirkan bagaimana menjaga stamina, supaya Anda tetap bugar dan bersemangat. Terbukti bisa puaskan pasangan dengan biaya GRATIS....!!

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ISTERINYA DENGAN BAIK.

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CARA MENJADI WANITA IDAMAN

CARA MENJADI WANITA IDAMAN SUAMI ANDA

                   
 

PENDAHULUAN
Wanita, pagi ini saya ingin berbagi dengan Anda, bagaimana menjadi wanita impian suami Anda, bagaimana melindungi pernikahan Anda dari Sekarang "Wanita lain.", Selama 2 minggu terakhir saya tentang pernikahan. Minggu pertama dalam seri ini kita berbicara tentang dasar pernikahan. Minggu lalu saya berbicara dengan laki-laki tentang tanggung jawab mereka dan saya yakin saya jujur. Pagi ini saya ingin berbagi dengan Anda apa yang Firman Tuhan katakan tentang menjadi seorang wanita saleh, tentang bagaimana menjadi wanita impian suami Anda. Mari bersama saya ke Efesus pasal 5 dan ayat 22. Efesus pasal 5 dan ayat 22, karena pagi ini kita lihat bersama, rencana Allah bagi seorang wanita. Efesus pasal 5 dan pada awal ayat 22.
- Baca Efesus 5:22-24 -

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so in love family

So in love family

...with this little girl :) I love this picture, Alana looks so happy to be alive! It reminds me of a poem my grandma shared with me recently.


My day old child lay in my arms

With my lips against her ear

I whispered strongly, "How I wish-

I wish that you could hear!"

"I've a hundred wonderful things

To say, (a tiny cough and a nod).

Hurry hurry hurry and grow

So I can tell you about God."

My day old baby's mouth was still

And my words only tickled her ear.

But a kind of light passed through

Her eyes and I saw this thought appear"

"How I wish I had a voice and words

I've a hundred things to say.

Before I forget I'd tell you of God-

I left Him yesterday."
-------------------------------

Here is a run down of what happened that night

Here is Alana... still in my belly, but it is the last picture I have of her in there! This is my mom and I waiting in a triage room. Little did I know I would be sitting there earlier that evening. It was just a regular quiet Friday night at home around 8 pm when all of the sudden I felt a POP and a GUSH... holy moly I have never felt more scared in my life. Bryce was at work 35 minutes away, my neighbor was not home and I could not get a clear mind on what I should do. Thank goodness my prayers were answered and I got a hold of Bryce and my neighbor shortly after.

Also having your water break is so icky and pretty disgusting lol.

My wonderful neighbor, Donna helped me get ready for the hospital while I waited for Bryce's sister to pick me up and she also took Melia in for us all weekend. SO grateful for her! So the rest of the night in a nutshell, got to the hospital on pretty much the busiest night of the year in labor and delivery around 9pm. Sat in the waiting room for a half hour... remember my water had broke already... not a fun experience. Finally went into a triage room where my contractions started OUCH. I had my epidural really fast with Melia so I had never really experienced bad labor pains before.

I finally got my epidural about 1 am after having crazy contractions every couple minutes for the last almost 3 hours. I was a 5 and 80% effaced. So at 3:13 am the nurse let me know if I felt I needed to push or was feeling pressure at the site (which I never felt having Melia) and to let her know, otherwise they weren't planning on checking me until about 4 or 5 am. All of the sudden I just knew she was coming... fast! I told the nurse she should check me because I thought I was feeling slight pressure. The nurse had said something that made me laugh as soon as she had flipped up the sheet to check me and her face was full of surprise... she yelled "get the doctor in here fast!" She told me not to breathe, laugh, push, etc. because I guess the baby's head popped out as I had laughed. The doctor barely had time to throw gloves on (she had to suit up after the delivery!) and with that baby Alana just kind of let herself out, no pushing required! Can you think of an easier delivery? It was pretty amazing.

So here are some pictures of the first 5 days of her cute little life.

Just born :)

This business of being born is exhausting... for mommy and baby

Melia singing to Alana

Ready to go home from the hospital

Cute baby toes!

Such a cutie Melia just loves her to death

Cute little smirk

So cute <3>

Relaxing

This is pretty much her life right now... the girl is a marathon sleeper during the day but not so much at night :)

Bryce loves his girls!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

I remember stressing out before Alana was born about having a baby around again. Melia is Little Miss Independent so I was weary of the feedings and diaper changes and having another kid connected at the hip for the next couple years, I don't know why, it's not like those are bad things. But now I absolutely LOVE it. I wake up in the morning and I can't wait to hold her, feed her and even change her diapers all day long! Having a baby in the house again is definitely a lot easier then I had expected. But then again Bryce is home and is a HUGE help to me so I just hope that in a month when he goes back to work I have a better handle on things.

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What It Costs to Have a Baby

The expenses you’ll face when you have your first baby, and tips for spending wisely on your newborn.

For future moms who are thinking about having a baby, you usually ponder the excitement of pregnancy and the joy of holding your newborn in your arms. The price tag of actually bringing your child into the world is an afterthought.

But when you sit down with a calculator and start adding up the expense of pregnancy, giving birth, and what you need to survive the first few weeks with a newborn, the dollar signs appear.

From the price of diapers to the going rate for a cesarean section, here’s the bottom line for moms-to-be who want to learn more about the cost of having a baby, as well as where to save, and where to spend wisely.

The Price of Pregnancy

Although it’s easy to get excited about the countless number of baby supplies you can buy during the course of your pregnancy, your focus here should be not so much on spending but on your health, and your baby’s.
“Early and continuous prenatal care is essential both before and throughout your pregnancy to help ensure a healthy delivery, and healthy baby,” says Jeanne Conry, MD, an obstetrician with Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento, Calif.

This is where health insurance comes into play for the first time during your pregnancy -- if you have it, these visits and any diagnostic tests like ultrasounds will likely be covered and are generally considered preventive care. If not, be prepared -- the average cost of prenatal care is about $2,000, if you're paying out of pocket.
One of the most important elements of prenatal care is a prenatal vitamin, which contains 400 mcg of folic acid and aids in preventing some birth defects, like neural tube defects. This is one cost that should be incurred even before you get pregnant; because about half of all pregnancies are surprises, women of childbearing age should be on a multivitamin that contains folic acid, Conry says.

Ranging in price from $10 to $20 for an over-the-counter option, or the cost of a co-pay if covered by your insurance company and prescribed by your doctor, this could be one of the most important pregnancy investments you make.

Other pregnancy-related costs are maternity clothes, which can range from free if you hit up your mom-friends for hand-me-downs, to middle-of-the-road department store finds, to designer duds that cost hundreds of dollars. If you’re looking to save, this is one way to pinch pennies by borrowing and consignment shopping.

Preparing for Baby

Shopping for a newborn baby can be overwhelming, especially for first-time moms who aren’t sure what is necessary, and what’s just nice to have. Even more intimidating than the endless aisles of baby supplies is the chance of going overboard on baby luxuries that you’ll never use, but cost a fortune.

“There are thousands of baby products on the market for new moms to consider, but frankly speaking, most are nice-to-haves,” says Lori Hill, a certified doula with the Doulas of North America in Williamsburg, Va.
You need to focus on what you and your baby can’t go without first from a cost perspective, she says, and then figure out how much you have left over to spend on accessories.
The fundamentals can be simple: a car seat, a crib, diapers and wipes, a changing table, a few baby clothes to get you started, and a baby monitor. A thrifty mom can make these buys for about $400 by shopping bargains, but don’t sacrifice safety to save a buck, especially on the car seat and crib. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding older, used car seats to ensure maximum protection for your child and using cribs certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA).
Diapers and wipes are other essentials that you need to purchase during pregnancy in preparation for baby’s arrival. The good news is these both offer opportunities to save by either buying in bulk -- a 250-pack of diapers usually costs about $40 -- or by using cloth diapers. Wipes can also be substituted for washcloths, saving you about $10-$15 for a box of almost 400, which typically lasts a few weeks for one child.
Baby clothes are like maternity clothes -- you can spend hundreds or even thousands outfitting your little one, or ask around for gently worn hand-me-downs that will get you started. Since baby grows out of her outfits so fast, this might be a way to save.
Another important cost when you are getting ready for baby’s arrival is childbirth education, says Hill. Ranging in price from approximately $50-$200, these classes can help a new mom with the trials of pregnancy and childbirth, and surviving the first few weeks with a newborn.
“Education, preferably in the form of childbirth, infant care, and breastfeeding classes, really is an important part of preparing for delivery and bringing baby home,” Hill says.

The Hospital Expense

Where the cost of having a baby can really add up is at the hospital. With the average charge of an uncomplicated cesarean section more than doubling from 1993-2007, and the cost of an uncomplicated vaginal delivery almost tripling during that same time period, first-time moms really need to make sure they are well-prepared financially for this part of pregnancy -- especially if you don’t have health insurance.

“Looking at a sample of nine states, researchers found that 17% to 41% of childbearing women lacked insurance before coming pregnant," says Carol Sakala, director of programs at Childbirth Connection, a national nonprofit organization that works on behalf of mothers and babies to improve the quality of maternity care in the U.S. “While 13% to 35% of the pregnant women qualified for Medicaid coverage, many either didn’t qualify or didn’t apply, finding private insurance or paying out of pocket," Sakala says.

For these women, the costs of childbirth can be a significant financial pitfall. Data gathered from 2008 by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that the charge for an uncomplicated cesarean section is approximately $15,000, while an uncomplicated vaginal birth runs about $9,000.

The underinsured run a risk here as well. Women who have individual policies often find that maternity care coverage is completely excluded, versus Medicaid or group private insurance plans that cover almost all pregnancy-related healthcare costs, Sakala says. This means that coverage is only available with a large surcharge, or that only a portion of maternity care services are covered.

“It’s important to be aware that these numbers reflect the amount a hospital will charge for these services, rather than the actual cost,” says Anne Elixhauser, PhD, senior research scientist at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. “The actual amount of what it costs the hospital to perform the service is about 30% of what’s charged.”

For an uninsured woman or someone facing out-of-pocket costs, this is an important negotiating tool.
“Ask and negotiate with a hospital to pay a discounted rate,” Sakala says. “Since what is being charged is significantly higher that the actual cost, you have some room to potentially save.”

The Bottom Line

When it all adds up, bringing your firstborn into the world can be either break the bank if you don’t have health insurance, or run the cost of a few important supplies if you do. Here’s a cheat sheet of some of the approximate costs -- or ranges, depending on your insurance situation -- you’ll face when you decide to its time to have a baby:

• Prenatal care: $0-$2,000
• Prenatal vitamin: $15/30-day supply
• Maternity clothes: Free, if shared
• Crib: $100
• Wipes: $10/box of 400
• Diapers: $40/box of 250
• Monitor: $15
• Changing table and pad: $100
• Baby clothes: Free, if shared
• Car seat: $100
• Childbirth classes: $50-$200/class
• Hospital costs: $0-$15,000

 

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By Heather Hatfield

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7 Ways to Protect Your Child's Oral Health

7 Ways to Protect Your Child's Oral Health

The toddler had 16 teeth. Despite his young age, four of the teeth were so decayed that they needed dental crowns.

This toddler's parents didn't realize how important baby teeth are, says Beverly Largent, DMD, the Paducah, Ky., dentist who cared for the child. Largent says she tells parents it's crucial to care for baby teeth. "You need to brush from the first tooth," she says.

Although this case may sound shocking, it's not rare, says Largent, the past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. In fact, tooth decay -- although largely preventable with good care -- is the one of the most common chronic diseases of children ages 6 to 11 and teens ages 12 to 19. Tooth decay is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

By kindergarten age, more than 40% of kids have tooth decay.
Neglecting baby teeth is not the only misstep parents can make when it comes to their child's early oral health.
Here's your 7-step game plan.

Start Oral Care Early

Your child should see a dentist by the time he's a year old, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Getting preventive care early saves money in the long run, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report found that costs for dental care were nearly 40% lower over a five-year period for children who got dental care by age one compared to those who didn't go to the dentist until later.

Teach the Brush & Floss Habit

Dental visits are just part of the plan, of course. Tooth brushing is also crucial from the start.  "A lot of people think they don't have to brush baby teeth," Largent says. If your baby has even one tooth, it's time to start tooth brushing, she says. "If there's just one tooth, you can use gauze."

Even before your baby has teeth, you can gently brush the gums, using water on a soft baby toothbrush, or clean them with a soft washcloth.

Once there are additional teeth, Largent tells parents to buy infant toothbrushes that are very soft. Brushing should be done twice daily using a fluoridated toothpaste.  

Flossing should begin when two teeth touch each other. Ask your dentist to show you the right flossing techniques and schedules, Largent says.

Also ask your dentist's advice on when to start using mouthwash. "I advise parents to wait until the child can definitely spit the mouthwash out," says Mary Hayes, DDS, a pediatric dentist in Chicago and consumer advisor for the American Dental Association. "Mouthwash is a rinse and not a beverage."

So how long until Junior can be responsible for brushing his own teeth? "[Parents] have to clean the teeth until children are able to tie their shoes or write in cursive," says Largent, echoing traditional advice given to parents by dentists.

During dental visits, ask your dentist if your child's teeth need fluoride protection or a dental sealant.

Avoid "Baby Bottle Decay"

For years, pediatricians and dentists have been cautioning parents not to put an infant or older child down for a nap with a bottle of juice, formula, or milk.

Even so, says Largent, many parents don't realize this can wreak havoc with their child's oral health.
The sugary liquids in the bottle cling to baby's teeth, providing food for bacteria that live in the mouth. The bacteria produce acids that can trigger tooth decay. Left unchecked, dental disease can adversely affect a child's growth and learning, and can even affect speech.

If you must give your child a bottle to take to bed, make sure it contains only water, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

Control the Sippy Cup Habit

Bottles taken to bed aren't the only beverage problem, says Hayes. The other? "Juice given during the day as a substitute for water and milk," Hayes says.

Often, that juice is in a sippy cup. It's meant as a transition cup when a child is being weaned from a bottle and learning to use a regular cup.

Parents mistakenly think juice is a healthy day-long choice for a beverage, say Hayes and Largent. But that's not the case.

Largent says she often sees children walking around all day drinking juices and other sugary beverages from a sippy cup, and that's hazardous to dental health. "Prolonged use of a sippy cup can cause decay on the back of the front teeth," if the beverages are sugary, she says.

Juice consumption has been linked to childhood obesity and the development of tooth decay, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. In its current policy statement on preventive oral health, the organization advises parents to limit the intake of 100% fruit juice to no more than four ounces a day. Sugary drinks and foods should be limited to mealtimes.

"Pediatricians I know are telling parents to use juice as a treat," Hayes says.

Ditch the Binky by 2 or 3

Pacifiers used in the first year of life may actually help prevent sudden infant death syndrome, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. They suggest using a pacifier when placing the infant to sleep but not to reinsert it when the infant is asleep. Long-term use can be hazardous to dental health. Sucking too strongly on a pacifier, for instance, can affect how the top and bottom teeth line up (the "bite") or can affect the shape of the mouth.

Largent tells parents of her young patients: "Pacifiers are for infants, not for toddlers walking around with them in their mouths." She discourages long-term use of even the "orthodontically correct" pacifiers.

Largent says she prefers that pacifiers be dropped by age 2. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests getting a professional evaluation if the pacifier habit continues beyond age 3.

Beware of Mouth-Unfriendly Medicines

Many medications that children take are flavored and sugary, says Hayes. If that sticks on the teeth, the risk for tooth decay goes up.

Children on medications for chronic conditions such as asthma and heart problems often have a higher decay rate, she finds.

Antibiotics and some asthma medications can cause an overgrowth of candida (yeast), which can lead to a fungal infection called oral thrush. Suspect thrush if you see creamy, curd-like patches on the tongue or inside the mouth.

"If your child is on chronic medications, ask your child's dentist how often you should brush," Hayes says. You may be advised to help your child brush as often as four times a day.

Stand Firm on Oral Hygiene

Parents often tell Hayes that their children put up a fuss when it comes time to brush and floss, so parents relent and don’t keep up with oral care at home as they should.

Hayes strongly advises these parents to let their children know they don't have a choice about brushing and flossing.

"It has to be done," Hayes says. But she understands that children can get cranky and difficult. She suggests these tips to coax reluctant brushers and flossers to get the job done -- or if they are too young, to allow their parents to help them do it.

• Plan to help your children longer than you may think necessary. "Children don't have the fine motor skills to brush their own teeth until about age 6," says Hayes. Flossing skills don't get good until later, probably age 10.
• Schedule the brushing and flossing and rinsing, if advised, at times when your child is not overly tired. You may get more cooperation from a child who isn't fatigued.
• Get your child involved in a way that's age-appropriate. For instance, you might let a child who is age 5 or older pick his own toothpaste at the store, from options you approve. You could buy two or three different kinds of toothpaste and let the child choose which one to use each time. You may offer him a choice of toothbrushes, including kid-friendly ones that are brightly colored or decorated.
• Figure out what motivates your child. A younger child may gladly brush for a sticker, for instance, or gold stars on a

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With the busy lifestyles that many follow, making family fun a priority is more important than ever. Whether it's a vacation or game night or just dinner as a family, there are many ways to be sure your family stays healthy, both physically and emotionally. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about family fun tips, from playing video games or sports to eating together and much more.

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Getting Active as a Family - Get started

Getting Active as a Family - Get started

When the whole family is involved in physical activities together, children learn that being active is fun and makes you feel good. And busy parents can combine family time with exercise time.

Try these tips for getting everyone in the family up and moving together:

Getting started

• As a family, make a list of activities you'd like to do together.
• Make sure the activities are things everyone can do and enjoy.
• Keep a family physical activity log, or hang a calendar on the wall.
• Try to plan one or two family activities a week. For ideas, see the suggestions below.
• Once a month, plan something special that involves being active, like a trip to the zoo, a day hike, or camping.
• Use a safe backpack, stroller, or bike trailer so that smaller children can be included in family activities.

Walking

When family schedules get really busy, going for a walk may be the easiest thing you can do together.

• Start with short walks that everyone in the family can do. Add more distance gradually. Younger children can ride a bike or a tricycle. You can pull a wagon in case little ones get tired.
• Scavenger hunts can keep children from being bored on a walk. Keep in mind a list of "treasures" they can find, such as a red leaf, a blue house, a black dog, or an out-of-state license plate.
• Get pedometers for everyone, and work on increasing the number of steps you take on your family walks. Get family members to wear the pedometers all day, and keep a log of everyone's total steps. Adults should work toward 10,000 steps a day. Children who are 6 to 12 years old need more steps-at least 12,000 for girls and at least 15,000 for boys.
• Register the whole family in a family fun run/walk in your community. If the event is for charity, have your family walk through your neighborhood to collect pledges.

Outdoor activities

• Go for a bike ride.
• Join your children in old-fashioned games like hopscotch, tag, jump rope, and hide-and-seek.
• Get involved in family-friendly sports like skiing, skating, swimming, and tennis.
• Play a daily family basketball game in the driveway or at a playground.
• Take up miniature golf or flying-disc golf.
• Fly a kite.
• Pick up trash at a local park.

Indoor and rainy-day activities

• Have a family dance night. Share dances from each generation, and teach each other to do them. Or learn folk dances.
• Create a new dance or exercise routine to a favorite song. Have a different child choose the song each week.
• Go to the mall, and count how many laps you can walk as a family.
• Have a hula hoop contest.
• Set up a fun obstacle course in the basement, garage, or spare room.

General rules

• Set a limit on TV hours each day.
• Set limits on computer games and Internet use (homework doesn't count).
• Don't use food as a reward for meeting activity goals.
• Make physical activity a priority. Don't let things get in the way of family activity time.

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The Best Family Vacation Destinations

 The Best Family Vacation Destinations

WebMD Feature from "Good Housekeeping" Magazine

By Stacy Lu

Traveling with the kids (and maybe even your parents) need not be a compromise or a chore. Here, getaways for all generations.

If going to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas Eve doesn’t provide enough together time for your family (and how could it?), there’s a new trend you may want to try. Increasingly, vacationers are including Grandma and Grandpa on their summer getaways. The appeal is obvious: Active, healthy seniors are eager to share fun times with the kids; overworked parents get to relax with all their loved ones; youngsters revel in twice the attention; and everybody gets to reconnect in a new setting, build even stronger bonds, and create lifelong memories.

At least, that’s how it’s supposed to work. Then there’s the other possible scenario: You and your husband trapped in an overcrowded hotel suite with warring tweens and an overanxious mother-in-law. But don’t worry. Choosing the right destination goes a long way toward guaranteeing that your gang-of-all-ages will stay happy, excited, and entertained. Here, three affordable, irresistible ideas for three-generation vacations that will delight all your loved ones, young and old.

FAMILY-FIRST RESORTS

For most families, the secret of togetherness is spending several daytime hours apart — and family camps and resorts are set up to let that happen, with a smorgasbord of organized programs, day and night, generally all included in the price of your stay. That means that as you plan, you should consider not only what each of you likes to do, but what potential new areas you want to explore — because if you’ve never tried snorkeling or water-skiing, this is your big chance. Typically, you can also choose among a number of lodging and dining options, giving your family even further flexibility to mix and match until you create a getaway that will be great for everyone.

YMCA Wonders

With family camps throughout the country (and beyond), the YMCA serves up some of the best — and most affordable — sites for outdoor fun. Each camp is a gem that makes the most of its natural setting — pristine lake, primeval forest, unsullied beach — with comfy lodgings and a long list of location-specific things to do that will swiftly and easily erase any generation gap.

Perched in Missouri’s Eastern Ozarks, Trout Lodge overlooks the vast Sunnen Lake, surrounded by acres of lush forest. There’s an activity for just about every letter of the alphabet, from archery and horseback riding to trout fishing and woodworking. The camp’s family-friendly accommodations include buffet-style meals and suites in the main lodge, as well as adjoining two-bedroom cabins that share a common room.

Other standout camps in the Y’s stable: Sandy Island by the crystal waters of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire provides sailing lessons, water-skiing, line dancing classes, and talent shows. The YMCA of the Adirondacks in Silver Bay, NY, features rowing and kayaking, while Camp Nawakwa, in Lac du Flambeau, WI, is located next to a Chippewa reservation where you can tour an original Native American village.

FAMILY-FIRST RESORTS continued...

Details: Summer room rates at Trout Lodge are $149 per night for one adult; each additional adult is $59. Kids 6 through 17 are $49; 5 and under are free. Includes all meals and most activities.

To book: For Trout Lodge, call 888-386-9622 or go to ymcaoftheozarks.org. Browse the offerings at ymca.net to find a camp near you or in a locale you’d like to visit.

Summer at a Ski Resort

With spectacular scenery, luxurious amenities, and a full roster of fun (which may include such kid thrillers as tubing on a waterslide, bungee bouncing, and balloon rides), the slopes make just as great a getaway when they’re sunny, warm, and snow-free — and the price is often much lower. Take Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont, where, as the grown-ups linger over a leisurely breakfast, the kids can hop onto the resort’s free shuttle bus bound for skate camp, theater workshops, or one of four water parks. Alternatively, some combination of adults can join little ones in building a toy sailboat or taking a guided nature walk while the rest of the party quaffs cocoa or cocktails at the lodge. At night, the resort hosts live performances, movies, bonfires, and a genuine Vermont country fair, featuring games of all kinds, food stands, and local musicians.

Other mountains to hit when it’s hot include Whistler Blackcomb, in Whistler, British Columbia, which has mountain biking, fishing, mini golf, horseback riding, and bungee trampolines. Less strenuous but equally entertaining activities like fly-fishing and soaking in hot springs draw families to Colorado’s Steamboat Springs.

Details: Smugglers’ Notch condo lodging offers three bedrooms for three nights/four days starting at $1,737: includes most activities. Mention Good Housekeeping if you’re booking six summer nights, and your seventh will be free.

To book: For Smugglers’ Notch, call 800-451-8752 or visit smuggs.com. For Whistler Blackcomb, see whistlerblackcomb.com. For Steamboat Springs, log on to steamboat.com.

SHARE A SHIP

From ocean liners to houseboats, water getaways of all kinds are great for families since they offer fun activities as well as peaceful perusal of the landscape. If cruises are what interests you, know that today’s liners are virtually floating resorts, conveniently jam-packed with fun and food tailored to every age. For families seeking more intimacy and interaction, smaller boats that you can steer yourself probably fill the bill.

Live Large on a Liner

For a big-boat cruise that caters to everyone in your brood, consider Royal Caribbean’s new Freedom-class line. Among the attractions for kids are teen-only dance clubs, a climbing wall, a surf simulator, and a water park. The younger set can participate in hands-on classes in art, science (think volcano making!), and theater. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy live performances, wine tastings, jazz clubs, dance classes, a swimming solarium, and the staff’s attentive service.

Despite these onboard luxuries, disembarking from your liner also has its appeal: Many itineraries allow travelers to tour the festive plazas, commanding forts, and antique churches of Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan, one of the oldest settlements in U.S. territory. At other typical island stops, St. Thomas and St. Maarten, some of the best beaches in the world (plus duty-free shopping) await.

Details: Per person, double occupancy prices start at $749 for seven nights. Prices vary by ship.

To book: Call 800-769-2522 or go to royalcaribbean.com.

Helm a Houseboat

Steer your own personal home through the quiet coves and rippling lakes of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. Amazingly, no sailing experience is necessary: You’ll receive easy-to-follow maps and instructions well before you step on board a houseboat from Voyagaire, one of the area’s renters. Boats are generally equipped with full kitchens, bathrooms, grills, and (just as essential) a swim slide — and many have air-conditioning and hot tubs. All provide safety features such as radios and life jackets, and you can opt to have the outfitter deliver whatever supplies you need daily.

Other idyllic locations for houseboating? Try Utah’s Lake Powell, ringed with red rock formations and soft sand beaches, or Dale Hollow Lake on the border between Tennessee and Kentucky, which offers some of the nation’s best bass fishing.

Details: Price for a Voyagaire boat with five double beds is $485 daily, $2,425 weekly. Good Housekeeping readers receive free linen service.

To book: For Voyagaire, call 800-882-6287 or go to houseboatvacation.com. For houseboats in other areas, visit lakepowell.com and dalehollowlake.com.

Travel on a Tall Ship

Love the romantic many-masted ships of yore? Sail back in time with the Maine Windjammer Association, 12 privately owned tall ships that supply an authentic New England seafaring experience (as well as a crew to do the serious sailing — good news for landlubbers). The company’s oldest vessel was built in 1871, and seven are registered as National Historic Landmarks. These beautiful boats are almost entirely wind powered, so get in the spirit and leave your cell phones and laptops at home. You’ll find yourself hauling lobster traps and sails, tying knots, fishing, and seal spotting as you sail the quiet paradise of Penobscot Bay. When you go ashore, explore fishing harbors and tidal pools and savor an authentic Maine lobster bake before heading back to the boat to bunk down by lamplight on board.

Details: Cruises carry between six and 40 and run three to six nights from May through October; prices are about $150 per day per person and include all meals and activities. Children must be 5 or older. Age restrictions and activities vary by boat: Ask in advance.

To book: Call 800-807-9463 or visit sailmainecoast.com.

ACTION ADVENTURES

Packages that focus on once-in-a-lifetime experiences may sound too physically challenging for seniors and too nerve-racking for parents with kids to watch out for. But today’s family-friendly adventure travel no longer means inaccessible locales, hefty price tags, or endurance marathons. Play it safe, though: Be sure to share any potential health issues or concerns with your outfitter before booking your trip to see if it’s necessary to make special arrangements for kids or seniors.

River Rapids Ride

Why rough it when you can brave the white water by day and still relax in a comfy camp at night? On a rafting trip from Holiday Expeditions, families float down 44 winding miles of the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument park, CO, admiring the stunning 2,500-foot peaks of ocher and amber overhead. A trained guide from the outfitter steers your vessel through excitingly real (but never too racy) rapids.

Back on land, you can fish in a blue-ribbon trout stream, play boccie ball, or take an easy hike up the craggy slopes to view ancient Native American rock etchings. Meanwhile, the staff will be setting up your camp (including latrines) and preparing a hearty campfire cookout to provide the perfect finale to each day.

Details: A three-night, four-day excursion costs $845 per adult and $725 for each child under 18 or senior over 65. Minimum age is 8.

To book: Call 800-624-6323 or go to bikeraft.com. Find other expeditions and outfitters on riversearch.com.

Safari in the States

Do an overnight where the wild things are by camping on an animal preserve. Try Safari West, a 400-acre accredited animal park in Santa Rosa, CA, inhabited by giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeests, warthogs, and impalas, among others. Your family can get a good look at these seldom-seen beasts on open-air Jeep tours led by knowledgeable guides who get you close while keeping you safe. After you’ve left the preserve, rediscover creature comforts at the Napa or Sonoma wineries nearby.

Come nightfall, youngsters will be thrilled to stay in real tents built on high wooden platforms, while the grown-ups in your party will be equally thrilled to find that these lodgings include many unexpected luxuries like plush beds, hardwood floors, and full bathrooms. Attached decks offer still more chances for animal observation.

Details: Tents cost $230 to $255 per night, double occupancy. Safari tours are $65 for adults and $30 for children 3 to 12. Groups of six or more who mention Good Housekeeping when booking will receive a 20 percent discount.

To book: Call 800-616-2695 or visit safariwest.com.

Sports Spectacular

Golf is the perfect all-ages physical activity, with basics that are easy for kids to learn, and intricacies that can keep adults engaged for hours. The legendary Pinehurst, in North Carolina, where generations of champion golfers have played, is ramping up its appeal for amateurs, with new (shorter) “family tees” on seven of its eight courses. Share a day on the greens together with the resort’s Family Fairways package, which includes free club rentals for everyone, a one-hour beginners’ or basics-refresher clinic, unlimited time on the range, and a leisurely round of late-afternoon golf that you can play on a families-only course. Off the fairways, spend an afternoon fishing on Lake Pinehurst or enjoy a mud wrap at the spa. Kids 3 to 12 can join one of the resort’s organized games, excursions, or craft-making sessions, or even try one of the many treatments that are available for kids and teens at Pinehurst’s spa.

Details: The Summer Tee Social Package (including room, daily breakfast and dinner, and most activities) is $1,548 for a family of six for four days/three nights. Kids 17 and under stay, eat, and golf free; Family Fairways costs an additional $130 per family of four and runs Easter through Thanksgiving. Mention Good Housekeeping for a 10 percent discount midweek; see pinehurst.com/gh for details.

To book: Call 800-487-4653 or visit pinehurst.com.

TRAVEL TIPS

Is Your Package Worth the Price?

A single price tag for your whole trip may sound appealing, but don’t assume it means more savings or more fun. Ask the following before you book:

Have they given you a discount for booking as a family?
Bringing in a big chunk of business should yield real benefits, such as discounted or upgraded rooms and lower-priced meals for kids and seniors. (Do note, however, that most hotels already let kids under 18 stay free — so don’t consider that to be a big-group bonus.) Some airlines, like Northwest or Southwest, even offer fare discounts for groups of 10 or more.

Are fees hidden in the fine print?
Some hotels charge every guest for things like gym visits and poolside towels, even if they never use them: Look out for the “resort fee.” Also, ask whether it will cost extra to have a mini fridge or cot in the room, and if there’s a charge for parking.

Does your package entitle you to private excursions or special pricing for activities?
For example, groups of eight or more who stay at a Disney resort are eligible for “magical gatherings” packages, which can include activities like fireworks cruises and safari tours that let kids meet and greet the animals (both the real and costumed kinds).

WebMD Feature from "Good Housekeeping" Magazine

By Stacy Lu

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Get Fit With Your Kids

Get Fit With Your Kids

If you have children under 18, sleep is probably much higher on your to-do list -- you know, the one you never get time to write down -- than an hour at the gym. You'd like to lose weight and get fit, but it's hard enough just to fit all your work and family duties into the day. If you're like many of us, you think you simply don't have time to work out.

The truth, experts say, is that you don't have time not to work out.

Once you start following a regular fitness routine, you'll actually have more energy to get through your long list of daily duties. Further, when you don't move your body, you lose strength and flexibility, says Shirley Archer, author of The Strength and Toning Deck: 50 Exercises to Shape Your Body. That can make it even harder to keep up with your kids. Exercise has still more perks for parents: It can relieve stress, improve your mood, and make you less likely to become depressed.

Even more important, when you lead an active lifestyle, you help inspire your children to be active, says Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, chief exercise physiologist and vice president of educational services for the American Council on Exercise.

"Our young people are less active than they've ever been," says Bryant, who estimates the average child spends about 30 hours a week watching television or playing video games.

The result of all this inactivity (along with too many calories) is evident in the ever-increasing rates of obesity among young children. Nearly 20% of children are overweight, Bryant says. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are showing up in young children. Type 2 diabetes, which is related to obesity, used to be called "adult-onset diabetes" because it almost never showed up until early middle age, says Bryant. "Now it's occurring among children," he says.

But just how do you fit exercise into a nonstop schedule? Well, if you can't beat them, join them. The answer for many busy parents, experts say, is to schedule exercise time with your children, not around them.

"It's no longer natural to move. It doesn't happen without us making an effort," Archer says. "It takes a little bit of strategic thinking to put activity back in our life.

"Family fitness is a wonderful way to do that."

Ideas for Family Fun

The key is to pick an activity that will work for everyone. The simplest option is to take a family walk, jog, or bike ride (using a backpack, jogging stroller, or kiddie seat for the youngest family members).

Experts agree that if you keep exercise fun and varied, you're more likely to keep at it. So here are some other suggestions:

• Bond with baby. Many gyms and rec centers offer fitness programs designed for new mothers and their babies. For some, you place the baby beside you on a mat and include him or her in some of the exercises. For others, baby stays in a stroller.
  
  If you're more comfortable exercising at home, Archer suggests using your infant as a prop or weight during floor exercises (you can find some exercise videos that demonstrate this). For example, put the baby on your chest and do gentle crunches.

• Get wet. People often think the pool is only for doing laps, but there are lots of ways to exercise in the water. Diving, doing headstands, and playing Marco Polo are all ways of getting exercise while having fun with your family. In a private pool, you can set up a net for a game of volleyball.

• Play time. Keep the focus on fun when you're exercising, says Archer. Try playing games that incorporate movement, such as Simon Says, Capture the Flag, hopscotch, jump rope, Hide and Seek, even water gun fights. With younger kids, head for a playground and climb the monkey bars, zip down the slides, hit the swings, and play chase.

• Boogie down. Lots of kids like to dance, and it can be great exercise, too. Archer says both parents and children take hip-hop dance classes at the Stanford Prevention Research Center where she works. If you're shy, just crank up the tunes in the privacy of your home and groove around the living room.

• Stretch it out. If you're not big on dancing, try a yoga video or "mommy and me" yoga class. With their natural flexibility, many kids are good at yoga. It also can help relieve stress, so it's great for mom and dad, too.

• Make tracks. Older kids might enjoy running or brisk walking, but if that bores them, try climbing, hiking, or rollerblading. If you live in an area that offers scenic places to hike, you won't even notice you're exercising (pack a healthy picnic to have at the end of the trail and bring plenty of water). Younger kids can ride their tricycles or bikes around a community track while you walk or jog.

• Be a sport. Taking up a sport can add a whole new dimension to your family fun, whether it's tennis, volleyball, or just a driveway basketball showdown. Consider taking lessons together if you're new to the sport. "Martial arts [are] a great cross-generational activity," Archer says.

Getting Started

When it comes to keeping fit, a little goes a long way. Bryant recommends that parents get about 30 minutes of exercise daily to maintain health, and an hour a day to lose weight. Children should get at least an hour of exercise a day.

But Bryant warns against doing too much too fast, which might lead you to abandon your fitness routine entirely. If you've been sedentary, start with 10-15 minutes of exercise a day. Move at a comfortable pace -- you want to get your heart rate up, but only to the point where you can still comfortably carry on a conversation.

"You've got to think of exercise like loose change in your pocket. Every little bit you do adds up and counts," Bryant tells WebMD.

Originally published August 4, 2004

Medically updated July 26, 2005.

What if your kids haven't been active lately and are reluctant to get moving? Talk about the health benefits of exercise, and they'll space out. Instead, focus on the fact that if they have more energy, they'll have more fun.

"Use external motivators, rewards like movie tickets," says Bryant. Just don't make the reward cookies and cake! When you make fitness a part of family time, it will become as natural as eating dinner together.

By Sarah Albert
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