With warmer weather, it’s a wonderful time to be with your family in the great outdoors. Hiking is a great family activity, but it’s important to plan ahead to ensure you all stay safe. Here’s how:
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One evening during a family vacation while I was cooking dinner, my kids were out playing on the beach. One of them yelled up at me – “Come play, Mom!” My first instinct was to say I was too busy. But something held me back, some sense of time passing too quickly made me pause and say: “Play what?”
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How does a parent help a child who is overweight? Instead of talking to your children about weight and appearance, focus on how to be healthy.
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Baseball, softball, swimming, water polo, gymnastics, dance, karate, basketball, football, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, field hockey, cross country, track, ice hockey – collectively, my kids have played 17 sports! My garage has been full of sports gear for years. I’ve spent countless hours driving to and from the field or gym, and watching games, meets, and races.
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While concussions are not life-threatening, the effects of concussions can be very serious. How do you tell if your child has one?
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We know children need to be active to thrive. Kids who exercise an hour a day get better sleep, develop fewer chronic diseases, do better in school, and have less trouble with depression and anxiety. They’re happier and healthier. But not all kids naturally love to exercise.
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While exercise is a great thing for nearly everyone, nutritional supplements aren’t the safest nor healthiest way to achieve athletic goals.
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