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Encouraging Your Child to Be An Athlete
As a mom of 4 boys, our family is involved in many team sports. While they may not always be the best player on the team, I always encourage and […]
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Young Leaders
As a volunteer with the Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital ‘Young Leaders’ program, one of my favorite activities is ‘What is Energy Balance?’ using the recommended daily food plan from choosemyplate.gov, […]
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Three Favorite Fall Family Activities and Meals to Make Together
Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to stop! As a Together Counts™ Ambassador, my family and I have learned to embrace fall’s crisp days […]
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Teaching Kids about Balance
Being a Together Counts™ Ambassador has inspired me to continually look for ways to actively involve my children in living a balanced lifestyle. One way to inspire children to make […]
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Benefits of Teaching Kids About Moderation at a Young Age
For a kid these days, there seems to be food offered at every turn. Birthday parties, class parties, sports teams, celebrations, etc. — you get the point. Having kids learn […]
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Fun School Night Rituals
“How was your day?” … “Good.” Sound familiar? Sometimes we get an earful, and exciting recount of our kids’ days at school, but lots of times it’s just “good.” For […]
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Today’s Amusement Parks Offer More Than One Way to Get Your Heart Rate Up
A visit to an amusement park may not be the most typical example of family energy balance, but with a little planning, today’s parks offer families a lot of fun […]
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Skip the Instagram and Enjoy Being in the Moment With Your Family
I don’t know about you, but one thing I really like about social media is sharing photos of my kids. What can I say? I’m proud of the little whippersnappers! […]
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Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation Celebrates Five Years!
In celebration of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation’s five year anniversary, we’re looking back at the contributions made by the Foundation and its members toward the health and wellness of our […]
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Rediscovering A Routine Just In Time For Back To School Season
No jury of my peers could possibly find fault with my decision to make sleepy time a sort of free-for-all during the summer months, right? I mean, after 44 weeks […]
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