Holidays are a great time to spend with family and friends and celebrate traditions. But it’s also a great time to start some new yearly activities to get your family moving! Plan out your days. Get a big calendar that is highly visible so that the family knows what is going on which day. This will […]
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The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they can wreak havoc on your family’s healthy diet habits that you have worked so hard to establish. Cravings for sugary sweets only seem to multiply with the more you consume. Ever tried to eat a single piece of chocolate or cookie? Yeah, that’s not really […]
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It’s getting colder, a lot colder in some areas, and motivation to get outside may be lacking, but this is the perfect time of year to incorporate some different types of distance running into your child’s exercise routine. Not only will these 3 types of runs help them for the Healthy Kids races, but speed […]
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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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With all of the in the kitchen on Thanksgiving, it might be hard to keep the little ones from being underfoot. A new tradition for our family this year will be the Thanksgiving Olympics! We are going to plan a series of games and activities for the kiddos to keep them occupied without spending the […]
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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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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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Of course you only want to give your family the best, however, there are a few ways to save some cash on your groceries when considering going organic. Organic farming in general features cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers are […]
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