6 Tips for Picky Eaters

6 Tips for Picky Eaters

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...
Get Motivated – Even if You Don’t Want to!

Get Motivated – Even if You Don’t Want to!

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...
“I Want To Get In Shape, Mom”

“I Want To Get In Shape, Mom”

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...
Make a Mental Health Check-In with your Child (Part 2)

Make a Mental Health Check-In with your Child (Part 2)

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...