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Getting kids into the kitchen to help with cooking has tons of benefits for the whole family. It helps young children work on their motor skills, and gives older kids the chance to learn science and math in a fun and engaging way. It also gives parents the opportunity...

7-Day Challenge to Motivate Your Child and Kickstart a Workout Routine We all know that it can be challenging to motivate a child to start a workout routine or begin making healthier choices. Many children may prefer video games and junk food to workouts and healthy...

Summer Has Flown By - But the Fun Doesn't Have to Stop! Summer is almost over (believe it or not!?) and all the camps are coming to an end. I always find the first session back after summer break to be so fun— the children are so excited to tell me all about what they...

Warm summer weather calls for cool, FUN and healthy treats! You can make these Peach Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles as a family.   Here's what you'll need: 🍓 3 cups strawberries, pureed to 1 ½ cup 🍑 3 cups peaches, peeled and sliced, pureed to 1 ½ cup 🍯 2...

Everyone knows that one of the hardest things about trying to get fit is finding the time! Raising kids, grocery shopping, working, cooking, and trying to fit in gym-time isn’t easy; but I always say that “you’ll find time for things that matter to you!” For this...

Health professionals all agree that exercise and fresh air are key to keeping stress and anxiety lower… but how can you make the outdoors fun for the whole family? From working with families during the pandemic, I’ve collected several fun suggestions for outdoor...

As the weather gets nicer, it’s the perfect time to workout outdoors! In this full body workout, all you need is a park bench (and some water, because you’re sure to get sweaty). Repeat 4-5 times and try to rest only after completing one round of the following...

Fueling active children and teens becomes even more complicated when exercise is involved! But, choosing the right foods at the right times can help assure kids are performing their best when engaging in physical activity. It may take some experimentation, but with...

Strengthening your child’s core is so important, we thought it was worth creating a part 2! If you notice your child is slumping over with poor posture, has trouble holding a pencil or buttoning shirts, or difficulty with keeping balance— he or she may simply need to...

5 Things to Try to Switch Up your Workout Routine if it Feels Repetitive You and your teen are bound to want the occasional switch-up to your fitness routines. Even as a fitness professional, I sometimes need change too (that’s right, sometimes the gym sounds boring...

Importance of Core Strength in Children and How to Strengthen It! Core strength is called “core” for a reason— it’s the very core of everything we do! For children, core strength is important for controlling and refining fine motor skills such as sports, handwriting,...