Feb 17, 2022
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...
Jan 7, 2022
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...
Jan 7, 2022
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...
Nov 27, 2021
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?!...
Oct 25, 2021
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...
Sep 1, 2021
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...