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GLAM AND HEALTHY MAMAS

“One of the most important facets of my parenting philosophy is for my children to be mostly outdoors,” says mother of four, Amanda Griffin-Jacob. “Everywhere you go these days you will see children of all ages glued to a gadget. That is not the way I want my kids to grow up. I want them to see the world and experience it. I don’t want them holed up inside.” To Amanda, that is not what makes a happy childhood.

One of the ways she limits their gadget time is to encourage them to create their entertainment. “They know I don’t like it when they tell me they’re bored. They

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