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Monkey-See, Monkey-Do. Kids Will Mirror Your Own Good Behavior This is to all of the parents! When it comes to health and wellness, being a good role model for your children is a top priority. If your children see you eating well and moving your body on a daily basis,...

A common misconception is that your child needs to be sweaty for a workout to be successful. Generally speaking, a lot of sweat is a result of circuit training or cardio with little rest. There’s a time and a place for this, but a good trainer will always consider...

Are your kids picky when it comes to food? Here are a few tips to help get them eating a balanced diet with more variety and healthy choices:   Focus on overall diet rather than specific foods. Kids should be eating more whole, minimally processed food—food that...

Just because your child isn't "athletic" doesn't mean that they should be ruled out of all types of competitive activities. Many children who aren't a fan of team sports thrive in an individual environment. Individual sport athletes typically have a greater freedom in...

It’s the beginning of a new year, which means it’s that time to set resolutions and goals to conquer for 2022! But maybe this year feels different? If you or your child are like me (and many others) the continuation of pandemic stress is making motivation more...

Maybe they aren't the top player on the team. Or maybe they're just not that interested in organized sports. That doesn't mean they aren't competitive. They might be more of an individual medalist type of athlete, Olympics fans, anyone?! Individual sport athletes...

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 in shape, it can leave you with questions. Are they self-conscious? Did...

The term “mental health” often has a negative nuance in our society. Many consider it shorthand for someone who is always “unhappy” or “depressed.” This isn’t the case at all. Now more than ever it’s important to regularly check in with your child about their mental...

Although life is opening back up to some degree, it seems that we are still moving towards a more “virtual” future. In fact- sometimes a fun home workout just sounds better than dressing up and going out (especially if the weather isn’t cooperating). Whether it’s a...

Here is a workout tip for grown-ups. Leave the dumbbells at home and work out in the park! Equipment-free exercise (using your own body weight and good old gravity) can be just as effective as what you can do with any dumbell, machine, or barbell. This is a great...

The term “mental health” often has a negative nuance in our society. Many consider it shorthand for someone who is always “unhappy” or “depressed.” This isn’t the case at all. Now more than ever it’s important to regularly check in with your child about their mental...

Crab Walk Races. All you need for this activity is a balloon or playground ball. First, mark a start and finish line. Each participant will line up at the starting line in a crab position (as seen in the image), then you will kick the balloon or ball forward toward...