-
6 Top Family Dinners – Made Healthier Without Complicated Recipes
Many parents want to cook healthy for themselves and their children, but that can be challenging. Kids can be picky eaters, and parents may worry that it’ll take time or gourmet cooking skills to get a healthy meal on the table. For ideas, check out whole grain dinners, breakfast for dinner, and kid-friendly dinners. And
-
The Habit That Builds Healthy Families Now and Forever – It’s Not Diet or Exercise
We’ve been talking about ways to add in healthy behaviors during routine days of late winter. In case you missed them, check our tips for establishing healthy eating patterns and exercise routines for the family, as well as supporting sleep, energy, and mental health for kids and parents in a positive environment. There’s another area
-
The Power of Routine: Healthy Family Habits That You Can Start This February
January may be for big goals and major declarations, but February is for sticking to a routine. And that can be the best possible thing for the health of you and your children. When your schedule is predictable – work is steady, regular school days and nightly homework are the norm, and no major holidays
-
Take Advantage of February’s Predictable Routine to Build Lasting Healthy Habits for Your Family
Most people don’t name February as the most exciting month of the year, but it can be a great opportunity to improve your family’s health. While a consistent day-to-day routine may feel repetitious, it also offers something valuable for healthy intentions: stability. Predictable routines of school, work, and errands can provide the framework you need
-
Late January Reality: Helping Kids and Parents Thrive in the Day-to-Day School Routine
It may seem like the back-to-school transition after the holidays is over, but any parent knows that the work of parenting never ends. It’s normal for kids to resist morning routines, for homework to feel burdensome, for kids to say they’re bored, and for bedtime to seem like a struggle. On top of it, parents
-
Leading His Own Birthday Party: A Celebratory Way for My Son and His Friends to Transition Back to School
My son has a January birthday, so when he requested a kickball game at the park for his party, I knew we’d have to seize the first sunny weekend day that we could. Coincidentally, it turned out to be the Saturday before school resumed after winter break. After a few quiet weeks with family over
-
Transition Back to School: Last-Minute Tips to Reset Sleep and Schedules for Parents and Kids
Did your family’s schedule shift while kids were off from school? That is common! But when school starts up again, it’s time to get up early, arrive at school on time, make it to afterschool activities, and finish homework in the evening – while saving time for badly needed daily downtime. These are some common
-
A Healthy Transition Back to School After Break: Parent-Tested Tips
Going back to school can be tough for families after a break. Winter break, for example, can be 2-3 weeks for many school children, and include holidays and other seasonal events. When kids are out of school, there’s less reason to follow a consistent routine, especially if parents are taking time off work. Sleep, eating,
-
More Parent-Tested, Lifestyle Coach-Approved Tips for Staying Healthy During Winter Break: Immunity, Sleep, Schedules, and Screens
Winter break is a pause from the usual routine. For parents, differences at this time of year may include kids being home from school, prep for holidays and holiday events, and challenges like working during school closures, getting sick, or traveling in winter weather. Unfortunately, winter break often means straying from healthy habits. The first