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The Family Table
Some of life’s most precious moments occur around the dinner table. I know that sounds odd, but it’s true. There are few things that are more important to your loved […]
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Teaching By Example
I was always on a sports team growing up, but in my senior year of high school I was in an accident that injured my brain and doctors told me […]
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4 Tips for On-the-Go Family Meals
Studies have proven that eating together as a family has many benefits: “Kids who more frequently ate with their family not only had a lower body mass index, they also ate […]
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Inspire Balance with Fall Fitness Ideas
Now that the school year is in full swing it is easy to get consumed with homework, extra-curricular activities, chores and life in general. It is important, even during the […]
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4 Halloween Family Traditions to Start Today
Halloween is a time of year my family just loves! We decorate the house with pumpkins, mummies, bats and skeletons and spend the 31 days of October embracing all the […]
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How Nutrition Changes as Kids Age
As a clinician, I’m often asked by parents how they can determine if their child is eating too much or not enough. Since children have a variety of caloric needs, […]
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Halloween Sweets as Treats
The doorbell rings. The door opens slowly to find pirates, princesses and pumpkins with outstretched arms shouting, “Trick or Treat!”These welcomed guests wait with anticipation to see if one of […]
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Mom was Right, After All: Go Outside and Play!
Celebrate Take it Outside Week October 14 – 20th For many of us, the phrase “Go outside and play!” has deep roots in our histories and memories. In fact, it’s […]
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5 Ways to Cut Video Game Time at Home
As a digital mom, I spend a great deal of time online. I’m on MomGenerations.com, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram…and a whole lot of sites throughout the day. Part […]
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Fall Fitness Starts with Family Fun Runs
I am so thrilled that fall is finally here! My favorite kind of exercise has always been spending time outdoors being active, and for me that is easier to do in […]
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