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Skip the afternoon slump with a better lunch!

Find that you hit a slump in the afternoon and feel like your energy is totally gone? Or do you get hangry (hunger + angry) around 3:00 pm and just don’t know how you’ll make it to dinnertime? Well, the answer could be in your lunchbox! Here are some ideas of ways to up your […] >> READ MORE

5 Nutritional Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when our intentions are best, there can still be a few small things that you can tweak to get the most out of your healthy diet. Here are a few small suggestions to get you the best nutritional bang for your buck. Shake your non-dairy. Almond, soy, and other non-dairy milks are often fortified […] >> READ MORE

Kids Health, Running

When to retire your shoes

As parents, we know how quickly our kid’s feet can grow! It seems like you buy them a pair of sneakers they’re already ready for a new size, but it’s also important for your kid to wear shoes that aren’t completely dead to help ward off injuries. Don’t know what a worn out shoe looks […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families, Kids Health

Fruity Peanutbutter Protein Wrap

Finding snacks that are good for your kids, travel well, and won’t turn into a giant at the bottom of a backpack can feel like trying to chase a unicorn, but never fear! Vegetarian Times magazine has published the perfect recipe! Have a peanut allergy in the family? Feel free to substitute sunflower seed butter […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families, Healthy Kids Stories, Kids Health, Releases

Sponsor Shout Out- CHOP Healthy Weight Clinic

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Healthy Weight Clinic is partner of our West Philadelphia location and supplements registration fees for families that would otherwise not be able to afford our HKRS program. We are very thankful that we are able to offer the HKRS races to kids of all abilities and economic backgrounds so that we can […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families, Kids Health

Snack in a backpack!

Like most other families, after school doesn’t always mean being able to come home as soon as the last bell rings for a homemade plate of cookies and milk. We are usually running to the next practice, shoving something in on the ride, and getting to the next activity. A squished snack in my son’s […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families, Kids Health

Golden Tumeric Pineapple Smoothie

Tumeric has become a ‘buzz word’ on countless blogs, articles, and nutrition facebook pages, but what the heck is it? Tumeric is actually grown as a root, similar to ginger root, but typically it is found in ground form in the little spice containers in the grocery store. With it’s bright yellow color and mild […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families, Kids Health, Releases

Sponsor Shout-out: Wham-O!

Healthy Kids Running Series is a non-profit event, so we rely on our local, regional, and national sponsor for additional monetary support and donations of items for our race bags. This year, we are happy to collaborate with Wham-O, the creator of fun toys like hula hoops and Frisbees! Wham-O will provide a limited number […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families, Kids Health

Upgrade your baking

Who doesn’t love a baked good every once in a while? There’s some great ways to upgrade your baking game and make your goods a little healthier. Here are some tips to make your brownies, cupcakes, and cookies just a little bit better for your family! Whole Wheat Flour- for the most part, you can […] >> READ MORE

Kids Health

Kid Confidence

As a parent, we only want the best for our kids, but sometimes we have to learn how to take a back seat and give our kids room to grow and to find their own way in life. In order to give our kids the strength they need to succeed there are a few strategies […] >> READ MORE

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Skip the afternoon slump with a better lunch!

5 Nutritional Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When to retire your shoes

Fruity Peanutbutter Protein Wrap

Sponsor Shout Out- CHOP Healthy Weight Clinic

Snack in a backpack!

Golden Tumeric Pineapple Smoothie

Sponsor Shout-out: Wham-O!

Upgrade your baking

Kid Confidence

Why Experts Recommend Buying A Running Shoe Half A Size Bigger

3 Breathing Techniques To Help You Avoid Side Cramps While Running

Family Cooking Time with all Five Food Goups! from OnPoint Nutrition

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