Prioritizing Family Habits

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Balance raising your kids and spending time with your family.

As a mother of two boys, I’ve spent the last 8 years running.  Either chasing them, mothering them, or transporting them - and then attempting to squeeze my needs in between theirs.  I’m also a working parent with time consuming healthy habits that include working out, writing and cooking.  My passion has always been raising healthy kids, but my goal is also to the time and opportunity to be healthy and fit.  I’ve learned only recently how to balance a few of these things and am ... Continue Reading

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Healthy Snacks for Fall and After School

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Find tips for healthy snacks and snacking habits after school this fall.

I love to snack, just like my kids! It's only human to want some nourishment between meals. When looking for snacks this fall, remember that after school is the perfect time to recharge and keep your kids (and you) motoring along, nourished and ready for after school studying and activities. Here are some of my favorite tips to keep in mind when in between meal noshing: Go for healthy. Try granola-topped yogurt, celery or carrots, whole-grain toast or whole grain crackers, apples or oranges. ... Continue Reading

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A No-Fuss Guide To Healthy Kids

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In a culture where children are increasingly sedentary and obesse, adding healthier habits to your child’s routine can be easy and painless.

Raising healthy kids is not easy. Picky eating, video games, piles of homework and fast-food campaigns are just some of the challenges facing parents today. Some days it may seem nearly impossible to instill healthy habits in our kids. The very best, and easiest way, to pass on healthy habits is to model them ourselves. And here are some other simple ways to sneak healthier habits into your kids' routines. Hide the veggies If your kids are notoriously picky eaters, the easiest way to sneak in ... Continue Reading

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