Health
Help Your Kids to Create Healthy Habits
We all want our kids to be healthy – and a big part of succeeding in that goal is to help them create healthy habits that they will carry throughout their lives. Here are a few ways to help foster those habits and encourage healthy behaviors at every age. Find exercise everywhere. In our adult…
Read MoreEasy Allergy-Sensitive Meals
A few weeks ago, we had new neighbors move in. In the past, I’ve always made a point to welcome them to the neighborhood, homemade baked good in hand. But this time, I couldn’t shut down my mind. What if they have a gluten intolerance? Or a nut allergy? Or are dairy sensitive? Or are…
Read More5 Reasons Why Active Kids Rock!
We all love our kids. Like, heart squeezes and wants to burst at least three times a day, love our kids. But then there are those moments when we just want to Velcro their little tushes to the couch and have 10 minutes of peace and quiet. Funny how that works. And while that feeling…
Read MoreHelp Your Kids to Create Healthy Habits
We all want our kids to be healthy – and a big part of succeeding in that goal is to help them create healthy habits that they will carry throughout their lives. Here are a few ways to help foster those habits and encourage healthy behaviors at every age. Find exercise everywhere. In our adult…
Read More3 "Kid Foods" Made Healthier
Odds are that your kids don’t typically beg for fresh broccoli and roasted vegetables. If they’re like mine, they want the typical “kid foods” – mac ‘n cheese, hot dogs, burgers, fries… all the simple, delicious, carby and fatty foods that most adults simply can’t get away with (if they ever want to be able…
Read More5 Things to Clean From Your Pantry
As we enter the month, let the windows fly open and break out the deep cleaning supplies – spring cleaning is here! While you’re in the heat of it, cleaning curtains and blinds and shampooing carpets and upholstery, don’t forget to clean out the all too often overlooked pantry. Over the months – particularly in…
Read MoreOn-the-Go Eats You and Your Kids Will Love
Odds are that you’ve already kicked off 2015 with plenty of promises and intentions to carry through the year with a happier, healthier family. Keep your kids – and yourself – running at your peak with healthy eats, no matter how on the go your life may be. Deli wrap-ups – Deli meat has plenty…
Read MoreDeveloping Your Wellbeing in Body, Mind, and Spirit — Health — March's Powerful Word
This month we will focus on the powerful word; “health.” Being healthy is more than just feeling good. It’s total wellbeing and freedom from disease. Each year, it’s important to take inventory of our health and the health of our family. But just as important, we need to help our children to understand and take…
Read MoreFour Ways to Help Your Child Become Healthier without Destroying Self-Esteem
“Weight” can be a hot button for many children as they get older. For one thing, while it’s normal and natural for children to put on weight as they go through puberty, their bodies change greatly and some can become uncomfortable. In addition, as children become adolescents, they may become more aware of media messages…
Read MoreDeveloping Wellbeing in Body, Mind, and Spirit: Health – January’s Powerful Word
This month we will focus on the powerful word; “health.” Being healthy is more than just feeling good. It’s total wellbeing and freedom from disease. As it’s the start of 2012, it’s only natural for us to take inventory of our health and the health of our family. But just as important, we need to…
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