Be it kindergarten, middle school or high school, the start of school can cause jittery feelings in our kids. I have seen it in my own kids and in kids I see in my office. They have a certain edginess in the last weeks of summer induced by a mix of excitement and nerves.READ MORE
The benefits of being active are well-known. Increased physical activity is associated with healthier, leaner bodies and improved brain function, academic performance, and mental health. Still, most of us drive our kids to school! In 1969 about half of kids walked or biked to school, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unfortunately, today, fewer than 15% of kids walk or bike to school. Changing these numbers can change our kid’s health. READ MORE
I wonder how many lunches my 3 kids have eaten at school over the years? By my calculation, well over 5,000. That’s a lot of lunches! And since lunch counts for approximately 20% of their daily calories, it should be healthy and satisfying.READ MORE
From the first night home with a new baby, until the morning they leave home for college, making sure your kids get enough sleep can feel like a challenge. READ MORE
Be it kindergarten, middle school or high school, the start of school can cause jittery feelings in our kids. I have seen it in my own kids and in kids I see in my office. READ MORE