Listen to your child. This may seem like a given, but this is one of the most overlooked areas in child development as it relates to physical activity. As parents we always feel we know what’s best for our child. But please know that a child’s self-esteem and...
How about starting a new Holiday tradition with your children, and adding a stroll after the meal? Studies show that walking after a meal aids in digestion, and it will burn those extra holiday calories. It’s also much easier to talk while...
Mac n’ cheese is a common side dish served on the holidays, so this year try making this version that has some healthy, fiber-rich additions like butternut squash and whole wheat macaroni. Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked...
I took every kid’s favorite holiday activity and turned it into a game. Have a trick or treat pumpkin basket filled with index cards with different exercises on them, have the child run to the basket and pick out a card/game to play. You and your children...
Here is a FUN Fitness Halloween Game to play with your family. I took the concept of a well known game (Pin the Tail on the Donkey) and re-engineered it into a Halloween game. During the game the children should each be given 5 bats (a.k.a bean bags or small stuffed...
BREAKFAST BIBLE To kick-start the back-to-school season, we’re going to be talking breakfast. You’ve heard breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, yet it tends to be the most rushed, and least planned. I often hear about the lack of nutritious options...
