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  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...

Fueling 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 time and...

  What does "strength training" mean?  Is it lifting weights?  Is it lifting heavy weights?  Is it sprinting, jumping or calisthenics?  Can kids do it, or is it only for adults?  While these questions will get covered in more detail below, let's get right down to...