June 26, 2015
Vol 5, Issue 12
Tom and Julie
March Forth!
Note From Julie and Tom

Dear one,

 

Today is special for us because our daughter, Rebecca, is visiting from Dallas! This is the daughter who brings an atmosphere of "let's brainstorm about what really matters". We so love our deep conversations with her. At the same time, she is a "let's get the job done" kinda person. If there is a task to accomplish, Becs will be front and center to give ideas on how to do it in the most efficient way and she is always willing to put in sweat equity. Amy loves when Becca comes to visit because there is guaranteed to be late night viewings of episodes of old childhood tv shows and lots and lots of game playing for the two of them. We haven't see our Becca since January so these few days we get to spend with her are precious.

 

On the roster for today's eZine - be sure to check out:

1. A Simple Tip to a Calmer Kid

2. An opportunity for laser coaching to help you come up with your NEXT action STEP

3. Our blog post for some yummy healthy Summer Smoothie recipes

 

Much love,

 

Tom and Julie

 

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A Simple Tip to a Calmer Kid: Get Messy

Julie Meekins

 

Do you let your kids get messy? Do you let them do things like finger painting with non-toxic paint or shaving cream, playing in mud, sloshing around in puddles, or helping you bake? Every experience your child has is input into the brain for development. We once heard a mom say, "I don't let my kids play with play dough, it is too messy." When a child can manipulate different substances with varying shapes, textures, temperatures and smells, new pathways are opening in the brain and new connections have opportunity to be made. This is all necessary for healthy development.  

Believe it or not, letting kids get messy (with good supervision, of course) is a tip to a calmer kid.

 

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BREAKTHROUGH

Don't forget: For a limited time we are offering BREAKTHROUGH laser coaching sessions at NO CHARGE! Special offer - no fee - available only through Wednesday, June 30th. Take advantage of this $115 value and come away with your NEXT action STEP to help your child and your family. Schedule yours here:

www.MarchForthFamily.com/breakthrough

 

Article  

March Forth Family Healthy Smoothies

Tom and Julie Meekins

 

Summer is in full swing for most of us and we are always looking for ways to bring healthy refreshment and nutrition to our families. This blog post has been taken over by our favorite smoothie recipes. We use our Vitamix blender to liquify our smoothies to just the right consistency. Enjoy!

 

FAVORITE MARCH FORTH FAMILY SMOOTHIE

 

1 cup almond milk (or coconut milk, coconut water, or yogurt)

1 banana
1 apple
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 carrot
1 kale leaf
1 handful of baby spinach
2 cups ice cubes

 

 

CITRUS/YOGURT/SPINACH

SMOOTHIE

 

1 banana

12 strawberries (fresh or frozen)

2 oranges (peeled)

4 cups spinach

2/3 cup plain Greek Yogurt

6-15 ice cubes

 

FRUIT-VEGGIE SMOOTHIE

 

1 kale leaf and handful of spinach

2 carrots

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup plain Greek Yogurt

1 cup blueberries

1 apple

1 banana

15 ice cubes

 

POWER SMOOTHIE

 

2 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

1 banana

1/2 cup peaches (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup strawberries

1 tablespoon peanut butter

1/4 kale leaf

1/2 scoop protein powder

10 raspberries (fresh or frozen)

6 ice cubes

 

Note: We like to use fresh organic fruit as much as possible. Frozen works, too. Instead of the yogurt, we often usually use coconut milk or almond milk; both are great alternatives to dairy. Coconut water is also good for you and works well in a smoothie. Consider also adding chia seeds. All the above recipes make enough to serve at least 3-4 with some left over for later in the day. Enjoy!

 

www.MarchForthFamily.com

 

In This Issue
Article
Our Services
Coming Events
About Us
Our Services: 
How we can support you:  

Private Coaching:  

Sign up for a Get Acquainted Call. Check out our "About", "Testimonials" and "Home" pages of our website:        www.marchforthfamily.com. Contact us at: MarchForthFamily@gmail.com or

410-746-9010


Speaking and Teaching: Looking for a Speaker? We love to speak to groups to encourage and empower parents! We do weekend seminars, individual classes and teleclasses. Contact Tom and Julie for more information at: MarchForthFamily@gmail.com

Our Books:  

JUST RELEASED on Amazon, our book, Melt the Meltdowns. The booklet form of our very popular talk of the same name. Check it out on Amazon today. Only $11.

Click here

 

We have written 4 eBooks. Julie's is available on Amazon.  It is available for the Kindle for $2.99, Every Mom's Checkist - Five Point Focus. 

 

Our second eBook is available for no cost on our website. For our current readers of this newsletter, a link is provided HERE to get the PDF version of the book right now! Just click this link to get Happy Moms Peaceful Homes - 3 Tips to Survive Overactive Children. You may also want to save the book to your computer to access at anytime. And be sure to direct your friends to our website to sign up and get their copy!  

Happy Moms Peaceful Homes  

 

Contact us about receiving our third and forth eBook. We would love to share it with you!

 

Classes: We teach live online webinars on a regular basis. Stay tuned to our newsletters for dates and times! AND we have recorded online classes for listening. Visit our website and go to the "Our Services" tab. You will also find a list of our services and fees.

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Find us on the National Center for Biblical Parenting website:

Parenting Children with Special Needs 

 

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The Mini Documentary VIDEO created by IIN (9 min):

March Forth Family

 

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Coming Events
Until June 30 - BREAKTHROUGH Session with Tom and Julie

Don't forget: For a limited time we are offering BREAKTHROUGH laser coaching session at NO CHARGE! Special offer - no fee - available only through Wednesday, June 30th. Take advantage of this $115 value and come away with your NEXT action STEP to help your child and your family. Schedule yours here:

www.MarchForthFamily.com/breakthrough

 

About Us

As the founders of March Forth Family, LLC, we are devoted to providing hope, encouragement,  education, and empowerment to all parents especially to those who are raising a child who is complex.  We bring our training and experience in neurodevelopmental child development, health coaching, and parenting skills. And as presenters for the National Center for Biblical Parenting we bring heart-based parenting  strategies to ALL parents. 


We are parent mentors, authors, and 
motivational speakers. We speak to large and small groups. We would love to connect with you! Let's talk! Send us an email at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com


 
Schedule a Get Acquainted Call with us today -- Find more information see our website at:  MarchForthFamily.com/GAC

  

The outreach of March Forth Family extends worldwide. We work with you online by phone, Skype, and your computer wherever you live.

 

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