http://local.hybridmom.com/ Hybrid Mom supports and helps mothers in the new age with advice, blogs, and magazine publications 120 en-us Articles@DirectoryM.com Articles@DirectoryM.com http://local.hybridmom.com/ Hybrid Mom supports and helps mothers in the new age with advice, blogs, and magazine publications http://local.hybridmom.com/Images/Image.aspx?Site=customDarkBlueWAdSense_en-US Local resource for anyone looking for toy stores in New York. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to Fisher Price toys, toy stores, toys and games, toy shop, and information on toy sales as well as advice and content on buying toys online. http://local.hybridmom.com/Toy_Stores_New_York_NY-p1562421-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Toy_Stores_New_York_NY-p1562421-New_York_NY.html Local resource for midwives in New York. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to ob gyns, midwives, doulas, birthing center, and information on pregnancy, midwifery, home birth, water birth, natural birth, as well as advice and content on nursing midwifery. http://local.hybridmom.com/Midwives_New_York_NY-p1562373-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Midwives_New_York_NY-p1562373-New_York_NY.html Are you in charge of hosting the next family get-together and find that you are short on time and creativity? When cooking for a crowd do you find yourself on auto-pilot; preparing the same dishes for every event? Do you get the feeling that family members are viewing your get-together as one more obligation rather than looking forward to it? Maybe it is time to change things up! http://local.hybridmom.com/Planning_a_Family_Event_New_York_NY-r1407644-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Planning_a_Family_Event_New_York_NY-r1407644-New_York_NY.html Here in this article are some fun tips for parents on how to get kids moving without realizing they’re exercising! If you are thinking about this problem and want to get the solutions, keep on reading for tips. http://local.hybridmom.com/Simple_Activities_for_Your_Children_New_York_NY-r1407643-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Simple_Activities_for_Your_Children_New_York_NY-r1407643-New_York_NY.html You May Not Fall Completely, Madly in Love with Your Newborn There, I said it. It isn't always love at first sight, and not just because, as my father says, most newborns look like Winston Churchill. Think about it: If your husband had kept you up all night with his crying and fussing when you were dating, how would that relationship have turned out? Yeah, I thought so. http://local.hybridmom.com/Secrets_about_Babies_New_York_NY-r1407642-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Secrets_about_Babies_New_York_NY-r1407642-New_York_NY.html You can buy the best equipment, hire the best attorney and accountant, develop the best product, and provide the best service. But without a good marketing strategy and solid sales skills, your business will never get off the ground or reach its full potential. http://local.hybridmom.com/Sales_Training_You_Can_Afford_New_York_NY-r1397286-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Sales_Training_You_Can_Afford_New_York_NY-r1397286-New_York_NY.html More women than ever before are grabbing the reins and starting their own businesses. The number of women-owned small businesses is growing approximately twice as quickly as the national average for all start-ups. http://local.hybridmom.com/6_Tips_for_Women_Entrepreneurs_New_York_NY-r1397285-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/6_Tips_for_Women_Entrepreneurs_New_York_NY-r1397285-New_York_NY.html Summer invites relaxing times with fun opportunities for escapes, spending more time outdoors, and longer days with thoughts of enjoying time for the things we really want to do. In reality, it is often the busiest time of the year because people host parties, schedule weddings, family reunions, plan trips, guest visits – often while managing multiple demands from schedule changes (like children being out of school or more activities as a result of longer days with extended sunlight). It can also be stressful - with too many things to do and places to go (or not enough). http://local.hybridmom.com/Secrets_to_Reducing_Summer_Stress_New_York_NY-r1397284-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Secrets_to_Reducing_Summer_Stress_New_York_NY-r1397284-New_York_NY.html 7 tips on how to talk to your kids about money Women & Co. Today, women are helping to shape new conversations around the dinner table, and one of them is about money.  To help mothers continue to be an inspiration to the next generation, Lisa Caputo, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Women & Co., and Linda Descano, CFA®, President of Women & Co., offer the following tips to instill financial values to children. http://local.hybridmom.com/Moms_as_Financial_Role_Models_New_York_NY-r1397283-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Moms_as_Financial_Role_Models_New_York_NY-r1397283-New_York_NY.html I am a working single mother; my son is three years old. He's in a half-day Pre-Nursery program in the morning, and my mother takes care of him until I return from work in the evening. He is a hyeractive boy, and sometimes he behaves so badly: using bad words, throwing toys at the other children, etc. I give him my full attention when I'm home. How should I address his behavior--to make it stop for good? --Shehla. http://local.hybridmom.com/Parenting_Advice_to_Combat_the_Terrible_Twos_and_Threes_New_York_NY-r1397282-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Parenting_Advice_to_Combat_the_Terrible_Twos_and_Threes_New_York_NY-r1397282-New_York_NY.html Being a mom these days isn’t at all what it used to be. A generation ago, the majority of mothers stayed at home, took care of the children, did the wash, maintained the house, made fabulous dinners, planned exquisite holiday parties, kept a garden, sewed their own curtains, etc. Nowadays, moms handle all the above, and then some. http://local.hybridmom.com/17_Things_We_Secretly_Do_Last_Minute_New_York_NY-r1397281-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/17_Things_We_Secretly_Do_Last_Minute_New_York_NY-r1397281-New_York_NY.html The reality is that every good employer googles, does a background check, and maybe even a credit check on potential hires! If you are looking for a job or looking to hire, here in the following article are some tips for you to consider. http://local.hybridmom.com/3_New_Job_Search_Rules_New_York_NY-r1397280-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/3_New_Job_Search_Rules_New_York_NY-r1397280-New_York_NY.html Spring is a good time for family activities. But it also means rain and drastic temperature swings, which sometimes puts a damper on our outdoor family fun plans. Why not grab your tent and sleeping bags and camp in the house? You'll avoid the bugs, cold weather and rain. http://local.hybridmom.com/Kick_off_Outdoor_Fun_Season_by_Camping_in_the_Great_Indoors_New_York_NY-r1397279-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Kick_off_Outdoor_Fun_Season_by_Camping_in_the_Great_Indoors_New_York_NY-r1397279-New_York_NY.html The pregnancy test reads positive and we all jump for joy with excitement and anticipation of the journey ahead until we are reminded of…Maternity Leave. In fact, women have a hard time negotiating their maternity leave. Here are some tips for you to consider. http://local.hybridmom.com/Stand_Your_Ground_Maternity_Leave_101_New_York_NY-r1397278-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Stand_Your_Ground_Maternity_Leave_101_New_York_NY-r1397278-New_York_NY.html Discovering that your beloved child is being teased, excluded, threatened, or pushed around is something every parent dreads. Unfortunately, most kids will be bullied at some point during their lives. Dr. Warren Seiler, author of Battling the Enemy Within, offers tips on helping your child move through the experience undamaged—and with his or her self-esteem and positive attitude intact. http://local.hybridmom.com/Facing_Down_the_Bullies_8_Ways_Parents_Can_Help_New_York_NY-r1397277-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Facing_Down_the_Bullies_8_Ways_Parents_Can_Help_New_York_NY-r1397277-New_York_NY.html training. The great thing about it is that there are books, magazines, and blogs all dedicated to understanding motherhood. They talk about how to be a better mom, a less guilty mom, a time-saving mom and mom with a tighter butt. http://local.hybridmom.com/The_Top_5_Misconceptions_of_Motherhood_New_York_NY-r1378574-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/The_Top_5_Misconceptions_of_Motherhood_New_York_NY-r1378574-New_York_NY.html Less sleep equals more pounds. So...why not kill two birds with one stone: get some rest and curb extra eating--just by using a few simple tactics. Here, some practical strategies to help moms get some sleep. http://local.hybridmom.com/More_Sleep_More_Weight_Loss_New_York_NY-r1378572-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/More_Sleep_More_Weight_Loss_New_York_NY-r1378572-New_York_NY.html If you are considering cosmetic surgery, there are important points you should be sure to ask about and be familiar with during initial consultations. http://local.hybridmom.com/What_You_Should_Know_Before_Having_Plastic_Surgery_From_a_Plastic_Surgeon_New_York_NY-r1378571-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/What_You_Should_Know_Before_Having_Plastic_Surgery_From_a_Plastic_Surgeon_New_York_NY-r1378571-New_York_NY.html Botox is derived from Botulinum toxin and is administered in very small doses into muscles in order to paralyze the muscles. It does not fill areas, but reduces lines by decreasing the muscle action that causes those lines. http://local.hybridmom.com/Botox_and_Fillers_What_Works_for_What_New_York_NY-r1378570-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Botox_and_Fillers_What_Works_for_What_New_York_NY-r1378570-New_York_NY.html To the person with the disorder they have no idea there is a problem. Because of this obsessive mind set you can’t help someone with an eating disorder by telling them to “just eat”. http://local.hybridmom.com/When_Eating_Healthy_Becomes_an_Obsession_New_York_NY-r1378569-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/When_Eating_Healthy_Becomes_an_Obsession_New_York_NY-r1378569-New_York_NY.html It is essential to have a general schedule to follow if you want to get anything done. Here are some good ways to stay organized while being flexible, so you can be there for your kids and your clients. http://local.hybridmom.com/Work_at_Home_Mom_Time_Management_Tips_New_York_NY-r1378567-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Work_at_Home_Mom_Time_Management_Tips_New_York_NY-r1378567-New_York_NY.html It’s easy to blow your refund on stuff you don’t really need. This year, take the time to consider some options that will benefit you financially. Please read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.hybridmom.com/4_Things_to_do_With_Your_Tax_Refund_New_York_NY-r1378566-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/4_Things_to_do_With_Your_Tax_Refund_New_York_NY-r1378566-New_York_NY.html Your boss wants you to work from the office across town, you want to telecommute. Your new employee thinks she’s doing a great job, you think not. Your printer delivered black business cards with pink print, you ordered pink cards with black print…You have plenty of conflict in your life. How do you deal with it professionally and swiftly before it consumes you? http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Steps_to_Dealing_with_Conflict_New_York_NY-r1365978-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Steps_to_Dealing_with_Conflict_New_York_NY-r1365978-New_York_NY.html Always feel tired and unheathy? Here we share some methods of detoxing. Read on these six tips you can detox at home. http://local.hybridmom.com/6_Detox_Tips_You_Can_do_at_Home_New_York_NY-r1360873-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/6_Detox_Tips_You_Can_do_at_Home_New_York_NY-r1360873-New_York_NY.html With sheer perseverance and determination, I implemented some revolutionary life changes that enabled me to take control of my life, break the victim cycle, and lose 340 pounds without fad diets, surgery or diet pills. Get some weight loss tips from the following article. http://local.hybridmom.com/Tips_to_Help_You_on_Your_Path_to_Fitness_New_York_NY-r1360872-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Tips_to_Help_You_on_Your_Path_to_Fitness_New_York_NY-r1360872-New_York_NY.html "You can rest when you're dead." This is a saying that really resonates with our modern culture, where we are pressured to work hard and then play hard. There is no way around it: If you don't rest regularly, you'll be dead a lot sooner. Here are some tips for avoiding burn outs. http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Ways_to_Avoid_Burn_Outs_New_York_NY-r1360871-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Ways_to_Avoid_Burn_Outs_New_York_NY-r1360871-New_York_NY.html Many employers feel that in this economy employees are unlikely to jump ship. But what happens when the economy and job market turn around and your employees begin exploring options? Do you have an employee who you would hate to lose? If so, chances are they may already be a target for other employers looking for top-grade talent. http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Tips_for_Creating_Loyal_Employees_New_York_NY-r1358014-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Tips_for_Creating_Loyal_Employees_New_York_NY-r1358014-New_York_NY.html Whether you need more confidence at home (discipline, anyone?), at work (difficult boss?) or just on the road of life, there are simple ways to give yourself a gold star, helping boost your mood and also your likelihood of success. http://local.hybridmom.com/Boosting_Your_Confidence_New_York_NY-r1358013-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Boosting_Your_Confidence_New_York_NY-r1358013-New_York_NY.html Just like any other relationship, your relationship with your job is going to have its’ ups and downs. In some cases it can be clear that the best solution is for the two of you to separate – meaning you will need to find a new job. http://local.hybridmom.com/7_Signs_of_Job_Burn_Out_New_York_NY-r1358012-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/7_Signs_of_Job_Burn_Out_New_York_NY-r1358012-New_York_NY.html Situation: Your daughter doesn't like something (food, drink, etc.) offered to her at a guest's house. she begins to blatantly tell her guest so. Solution: Good manners training begins long before your daughter's first experience in someone else's home, whether it is for a play-date or for dinner. http://local.hybridmom.com/How_to_Raise_Polite_Kids_New_York_NY-r1358011-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/How_to_Raise_Polite_Kids_New_York_NY-r1358011-New_York_NY.html As a mother, I had a hard time finding cute, unique and trendy hats for my little girl (besides the typical crochet hat that you find everywhere, with the huge flower that made her look like a plant). My business is set up and I need to start marketing my product and getting it out to different stores and into the hands of people. I know there is a niche for my product as it has been popular locally. Any advice you would have I would truly appreciate. Thank you! http://local.hybridmom.com/Marketing_Your_Product_New_York_NY-r1358010-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Marketing_Your_Product_New_York_NY-r1358010-New_York_NY.html Choose food that nourishes your body and your mind. Our society is so obsessed with “eating right” we sometimes eat things we don’t even like. Besides, deprivation and guilt cause more overeating. http://local.hybridmom.com/How_to_Love_What_You_Eat_New_York_NY-r1351256-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/How_to_Love_What_You_Eat_New_York_NY-r1351256-New_York_NY.html Staying organized is a challenge. So when HybridMom asked readers a couple of weeks ago to share one organizational tip used in your daily life, there were so many creative comments I just had to compile and share. http://local.hybridmom.com/15_Secrets_Moms_Use_to_Stay_Organized_New_York_NY-r1351255-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/15_Secrets_Moms_Use_to_Stay_Organized_New_York_NY-r1351255-New_York_NY.html To say it’s a challenge is an understatement. That’s why we sought solutions to the most common problems facing entrepreneurs, from successful mom entrepreneurs themselves. Read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.hybridmom.com/3_Essential_Tips_to_Running_Your_Business_from_Home_New_York_NY-r1351254-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/3_Essential_Tips_to_Running_Your_Business_from_Home_New_York_NY-r1351254-New_York_NY.html With each new employee comes a multitude of responsibilities that put you and your business at risk. Suddenly you have to learn about and deal with FICA, FUTA, SUTA, Worker’s Compensation, employee handbooks, Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, and employee benefits, just to name a few. http://local.hybridmom.com/Are_Your_Employees_Putting_You_at_Risk_New_York_NY-r1351253-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Are_Your_Employees_Putting_You_at_Risk_New_York_NY-r1351253-New_York_NY.html Paying off your balances is simple; there's nothing complicated about it. But it's not easy, because it does require sacrifice and scraping together the cash that will get it done. Here are five techniques you can easily put into practice to pay off your credit card debt. http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Ways_to_Wipe_Out_Your_Credit_Card_Balances_New_York_NY-r1351252-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Ways_to_Wipe_Out_Your_Credit_Card_Balances_New_York_NY-r1351252-New_York_NY.html It should come as no surprise that people who laugh a lot tend to not only have more fun, but they tend to live longer and healthier lives . Unfortunately, while children laugh upwards of 300 times a day, most adults laugh less than 20 times--and that's when we're feeling "normal" and not sad or angry. Read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.hybridmom.com/Health_Benefits_of_Laughing_New_York_NY-r1351251-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Health_Benefits_of_Laughing_New_York_NY-r1351251-New_York_NY.html Getting friends together for an intimate gathering of great food, wine and conversation has been one of the highlights of my life. It should be an enjoyable time for everyone. But how to plan? Read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.hybridmom.com/Easy_Entertaining_New_York_NY-r1351250-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Easy_Entertaining_New_York_NY-r1351250-New_York_NY.html Do the things you hate first so you can truly get pleasure from the parts of your job and day that you are most passionate about. First thing in the morning write down five things you don't like to do. Do each before 11:00 a.m., and check off that you've done them. Doing the thing you hate most will allow you to spend the rest of the day or week focusing on the things you enjoy the most. Read more to find the secret to success. http://local.hybridmom.com/Secrets_of_Successful_People_New_York_NY-r1337518-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Secrets_of_Successful_People_New_York_NY-r1337518-New_York_NY.html Conversion is key for people who actually completed a purchase on the site. Again, that has to do with attracting the people who are likely to buy from you. The more people you get to your site, the more that you can tell what's working and what's not. You can see where people are clicking on your site by using the overlay tool on Google analytics. http://local.hybridmom.com/Ask_the_Expert_Business_Advice_for_Entrepreneurs_New_York_NY-r1337517-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Ask_the_Expert_Business_Advice_for_Entrepreneurs_New_York_NY-r1337517-New_York_NY.html If you think not adding sugar to your tea, coffee, or cereal is the only step you need to take to eliminate it from your diet, think again. Food manufacturers are adding it for you, and unless you know all the names it goes by, you could be consuming larger quantities than you ever suspected. Be on the lookout for these "ingredients", a.k.a. sugars, in your pantry. http://local.hybridmom.com/Not_So_Sweet_Skip_the_Sugar_New_York_NY-r1337516-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Not_So_Sweet_Skip_the_Sugar_New_York_NY-r1337516-New_York_NY.html In a time when blogging has eaten away at traditional journalism and opinion rules over reporting, it's only natural that mom blogs would gain the most ground. Home with a napping child, a mother's only interaction with the outside is through her mouse and keyboard. If you're feeling what I'm feeling, then I'm not weird. Right? http://local.hybridmom.com/Can_You_Turn_Blogging_into_a_Full_Time_Career_And_Get_Rich_New_York_NY-r1337515-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Can_You_Turn_Blogging_into_a_Full_Time_Career_And_Get_Rich_New_York_NY-r1337515-New_York_NY.html These are small changes that can make a big impact on not only your health, but the environment's health as well. Tape these easy tips to your refrigerator and read weekly. http://local.hybridmom.com/52_Simple_Ways_to_Be_Healthier_New_York_NY-r1337514-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/52_Simple_Ways_to_Be_Healthier_New_York_NY-r1337514-New_York_NY.html Parents are required to be practical by nature–life with our kids is a daily proving ground for every theory in the book. If something works, we use it. Otherwise we don't have the time, nor energy, for too many second tries. http://local.hybridmom.com/Sneaky_Fitness_Get_the_Kids_Moving_Without_Letting_on_That_its_Exercise_New_York_NY-r1337513-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Sneaky_Fitness_Get_the_Kids_Moving_Without_Letting_on_That_its_Exercise_New_York_NY-r1337513-New_York_NY.html Goal setting can go wrong for a number of reasons. When it does, it can be devastating to the self esteem and can make the idea of setting any new goals daunting. The next time you are reviewing your goals check to see if any of these five roadblocks come up for you. http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Ways_Goal_Setting_Can_Go_Wrong_New_York_NY-r1337512-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/5_Ways_Goal_Setting_Can_Go_Wrong_New_York_NY-r1337512-New_York_NY.html If ever there was a subject where people have differences of opinions, it's parenting. Read on and get more information for parenting. http://local.hybridmom.com/The_Duality_of_Parenting_Solving_the_Authoritarian_v_Permissive_Quagmire_New_York_NY-r1337511-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/The_Duality_of_Parenting_Solving_the_Authoritarian_v_Permissive_Quagmire_New_York_NY-r1337511-New_York_NY.html At the core of each of these indicators is poor organization. Becoming more organized can make you more efficient and productive which both open the door to better time management. Being well organized takes lots of time and effort and there is a lot to remember but the results are worth it: the more organized you are the more time you will have to take care yourself and your responsibilities without feeling overwhelmed or stressed out. http://local.hybridmom.com/A_Working_Moms_Guide_to_Getting_Organized_New_York_NY-r1337508-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/A_Working_Moms_Guide_to_Getting_Organized_New_York_NY-r1337508-New_York_NY.html The monotony of life can get a hold of you and control you. I exercise regularly and eat really healthy. But sometimes that doesn't feel like enough to help cope with that edginess. http://local.hybridmom.com/12_Steps_to_De_Stress_New_York_NY-r1337507-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/12_Steps_to_De_Stress_New_York_NY-r1337507-New_York_NY.html Get social where your customers are and lead by example, be healthy and fit, they will want that too. Share your wisdom, ask others where they get their information about health and nutrition. Start a conversation or put yourself into a relevant conversation, the more places you are the greater the chance that you will become recognized for your expertise on the topic and you will be a trusted resource for what you are selling. http://local.hybridmom.com/Ask_the_Expert_Networking_New_York_NY-r1322268-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Ask_the_Expert_Networking_New_York_NY-r1322268-New_York_NY.html Have you ever made a sales pitch and the customer didn’t buy? If you are like most of us your natural reaction was probably I guess she just doesn’t get it; her loss . Next time consider these reasons why customers don’t buy and try these tips to change the outcome. http://local.hybridmom.com/Why_Customers_Dont_Buy_New_York_NY-r1322267-New_York_NY.html http://local.hybridmom.com/Why_Customers_Dont_Buy_New_York_NY-r1322267-New_York_NY.html