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You won’t have any trouble getting kids to eat their veggies when these baked carrot fries are on the table. They’re simple enough to be an everyday side dish, but also are filled with fall flavors, making them a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner that you can...

By Mia Rosenberg, LMSW Getting back into the routine of a new school year can be challenging and exhausting. Homework, friendships, new classes, and new teachers, are just a few of the obstacles children have to prepare for. While juggling afterschool activities,...

By Jane Bernhard, Certified Energetic Juniors Trainer     "My 9 year old loves sports and has great hand eye coordination, but he is slow and has a weak core which impacts posture. I am looking for a personal trainer for him to improve his core and his...

BACK TO SCHOOL The most important item on any back to school checklist should be the gift of health and fitness. It is a skill that once learned, will benefit your child during their formative years and beyond.   BENEFITS OF FITNESS We all know the benefits that...

  There is nothing quite like the feeling of starting a new school year. New school supplies, new teacher, and new friends; all of these changes can feel scary and exciting all at once. With all of the new changes, it can feel hard to stay organized and focused...

You’ve likely heard the benefits of sharing family meals. From better grades, to lower depression risk and improved self-esteem, there’s no doubt that eating dinner together is beneficial for the whole family. With hectic fall schedules starting up again, getting...

  I wanted to share these suggestions to help your children and teens cope with traumatic events. I hope they bring you some guidance. Bonita Porte Founder of Energetic Juniors...

Plump tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and juicy peaches are the signs of summer that we crave all year long. And when the produce is this undeniably flavorful it’s really time to let those summer veggies shine!  From the store to the grill, learn how to best utilize this...

Here comes the summer! Some of you are going away with your kids, some of your kids are going away without you, and the rest of you may have kids who are going to stay here, while you balance your work/family life. All different situations, all complex, in their own...

With spring time comes more outside time and more time for playing in parks and taking in the nice weather.  Why not try something new this year?  Get your family involved in a new sport or new game!  Don't play tennis?  Play a game of doubles.  Find a local bocci...

What does that mean coming from your 10 or 11-year-old? There’s sensitivity around creating consciousness about body image at such a young age, and when your child tells you they want to get it shape, it can leave you with questions. Are they self-conscious? Did...

Is your child starting to feel burnt-out at school? Overwhelmed? Done and ready for summer? It can be stressful to stay focused in school and continue to put your best foot forward when you know summer break is right around the corner. With only a few months left, we...