Ugh. If you are in the North East, like we are, you are starting to get the first glimpse of winter this week. There’s a lot to love about colder temperatures; snow, the holidays, and winter sports, but the grey, wet, and cold days can lead to boredom for your kiddos. One great way to keep […]
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Just because your kids may not be sweating outdoors, they still lose important electrolytes while playing any sport. While sports drinks like Gatorade are a quick fix, whole foods are a much better choice. Drinks, chews, etc. can be filled with hidden sugars, colorings, and many contain gluten, so it can be really difficult to […]
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Every waking minute of his day it seems like my seven year old seems to be hungry. As much as I try to keep his snacking to a manageable amount, it still seems like we still constantly battle over his nutritional choices. In order to keep my own sanity, we developed a list of 5 […]
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If you are anything like us, your holidays are jam-packed full of baking, gift wrapping, parties, and lots of family time; but this is a great time of year to volunteer and give a little of your time to others as well. It’s difficult to find kid-friendly ways to volunteer, so here are a few […]
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If you have an milk, soy, or egg allergy at home or just want to go a little more vegan or plant based we have the perfect little dessert for you! The only major key to making this mousse is allowing the coconut milk (NOT sweetened coconut cream) to get all-but frozen and leave all […]
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Endurance athletes are amazing creatures, and one of my favorite critters is Laura Kline. Laura and I have met in passing over the years, and I have followed her in awe in her athletic adventures. Laura is a professional tri, du, and endurance athlete that not only is fast and incredible, but offers amazing advice […]
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The nutritional needs of growing athletes can be a bit confusing for parents, especially when they seem to be eating basically everything in sight. Here’s a quick guide: 2-3 servings of lean meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs (one serving is 3 ounces) 3-4 servings of milk, yogurt or cheese (one serving is 1 cup […]
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Elliott is one of our runners from HKRS Chandler. Ellen Tadman, Chandler’s Coordinator, recommended that we feature him as our Runner Spotlight because week in and week out, he has a great attitude and never gives up. During one race he fell, but still finished in second place while having a little dirt snack and bloody knee. […]
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Despite the dipping temperatures, it is still super-important to make sure that your children are properly hydrated throughout their day. Athletic endeavors are not only important times to monitor hydration, illness and daily activities are also important times to monitor your kids. When bodies are warm, they perspire to cool down, but in colder temps, […]
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As a parent, it can sometimes be really difficult to separate your expectations as an adult from the expectations that you should have for your kids. Have you ever found yourself yelling at a referee at an elementary school soccer game? Yup. We all have, it’s not just you. Being mom and dad doesn’t mean […]
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