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Fourth of July Memories
Independence Day is one of the most important holidays we celebrate in the United States each year. It’s an essential time to come together, give thanks for our many freedoms […]
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Bring Recess Home for The Summer
On summer vacation kids want to leave a lot of their school work at school, close the books for a few months and just relax. Who can blame them? Kids […]
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Eat Right to Play Hard
Active kids need fuel for sports, school and everyday health, as well as normal growth and development. When young people are involved in competitive athletics, their need for power foods […]
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Growing Up on Father’s Day
I was having a conversation with a friend recently about what it’s like to be a parent. He has older children, so he’s a little ahead of the game compared […]
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Balancing Treats and Activity
The question that I am asked all the time by my friends who know I am a food blogger is: “How do you stay so thin with all the food […]
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Hydration Tips from Kraft Foods
As the temperatures climb, and kids head out doors for playtime and team sports, remember that hydration is an important part of the energy balance equation. Plain drinking water is […]
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Stepping Outside Our Routine for Mother’s Day
As moms, we’re often running from one place to the next. There’s work, school, after-school activities, errands, and countless other places from which we go back and forth. With such […]
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Birthdays Are For Celebrating
In our house, birthdays are more than just a milestone. They are an event. When my oldest son, Miles, turned four this past month, we prepared weeks in advance. We […]
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5 Ways to Celebrate National Physical Education and Sport Week
May 1 – 7 is National Physical Education and Sport Week, a nationwide celebration supported by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, emphasizing the value of […]
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Spring into Activity
Spring has been slow coming this year for most of the country, but we need to get our kids outside and active again so the winter lethargy doesn’t turn into a year […]
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