When both of my children were toddlers they were great about eating a large variety of fruits and vegetables. They hadn’t yet developed the green foods fear. Is that taught in school? Now that they are both in school they have taken the “no green food” pact and have become much more fruit and vegetable […]
Positive Ways To Show Your Love
Valentine’s Day is an occasion for couples to reaffirm their commitment to each other, but parents should show love for their children every day of the year, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. 14 Ways to Show Your Love Easy, positive parenting tips to help your child know they are loved: 1. Positive words. Use […]
The Importance of Sleep for Teens
How To Evaluate Your Teen’s Sleep Schedule Teens require anywhere between 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. This is the ideal length of sleep to ensure that teens are well rested for school, sports, and work. Parents should get in the habit of monitoring their teen’s sleep schedule for irregularities and inconsistencies that […]
Making Family Fitness Fun
Make Physical Activity A Priority For Your Family As a parent, one of the best things you can do right now is encourage healthy habits for your children. Staying active and eating right can help kids and adults achieve healthier weights, stronger muscles and bones. Here are some other ways to make physical activity a […]
Get Active: Is Strength Training Safe for Your Kids?
Are you wondering if strength training and lifting weights is good for your son or daughter? Ease your mind, strength training is a huge health benefit so long as the movements are performed properly. The Mayo Clinic backs me up in this. Strength training refers to physical exercise that uses resistance against muscles to build […]
Fighting the Common Cold
What is the ‘common cold’? Each year more than 200 viruses cause what we refer to as the ‘common cold’. These 200 join together to produce up to 1500 different virus combinations our bodies may need to fight, according to the CDC and the American Lung Association. How are germs spread – and how long […]
