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First off, what is aerobic exercise? Aerobic exercise is movement that gets your blood pumping faster around your whole body.  It makes your heart beat more quickly, causing your lungs to take in more oxygen. This causes you to breathe more heavily during the...

No one likes to be sick, but with winter upon us we are entering prime time for colds, the flu, and other respiratory illnesses. Fueling your body with nourishing and healthy foods has long been understood to help prevent disease, boost immunity and increase overall...

    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 walking than...

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 whole...

  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 can...

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...

With the first day of school upon us,we need to equip our kids with the skills they need to succeed. One of my favorite techniques to use with kids who feel anxious or sad is the coping “toolbox”. With the help of my kids and their parents, we work together to create...