If there’s any such thing as a universal parenting experience, mealtime meltdowns are it. Whether it’s a hangry kiddo who’s losing his mind faster than you can get food on the table, a child who absolutely refuses anything with nutritional…...
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Posted in Dinner, Family Health, Nutrition Tagged with: eating habits, kids diet, mealtime, meltdown, tantrum
Between daycare, holiday parties and brutal winter temps, it seems like someone in the house is always catching a cold. And before you know it, the entire family is hunkered down on the couch with a box of tissues. While…...
A study by the Centers for Disease Control shows that 60 percent of children and 18 percent of adults aren’t getting enough fruit each day, and worse: 93 percent of children and 83 percent of adults are deficient in veggies.…...
Posted in Desserts, Dinner, Family Health, Lunch, Nutrition, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Snacks Tagged with: eat the rainbow, fruit, healthy eating, vegetables
In most parts of the country (especially here in the Northeast), winter isn’t a time that’s synonymous with the best time to get outside and explore. We long for warm summer or brisk fall days when we can enjoy the…...
Posted in Family Health, Fitness, Mind-Body Tagged with: Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing, nature, outdoors, winter activities
Many of us have gotten a whiff of a scent and have been transported back to a memory or moment in time – and the associated emotions. But have you ever thought about how you can create scent in your space that helps improve your mood? …...
Posted in Family Health, Mind-Body Tagged with: aroma, aromatherapy, essential oils, mood, scents, scentscape
It seems like every time a high-performing mogul recounts their daily routine lately, meditation is a part of it. Meditation has officially entered the mainstream, and proponents tout everything from increased focus and calm to a deeper feeling of well-being.…...
Posted in Change / Reinvention, Family Health, Mind-Body Tagged with: meditation, meditation tools, mindfulness
If you’re a parent, you probably fight a daily battle with sugar. Most of us can attest to the noticeable effects of sugar on our kids’ behavior: “bouncing off the walls.” Study after study has demonstrated the negative side of…...
Personal goal-setting is a great way to ensure children make room for pursuing their own interests and achievements. Here’s how to make it work....
Posted in Change / Reinvention, Family Health, Mind-Body, Motivation Tagged with: Family Changes, goal setting
Being kind to others may seem like a no-brainer, but research shows there’s great benefit. Showing kindness doesn’t just feel good, it’s also good for your health. It has been shown to lower blood pressure, boost joyfulness, reduce pain, improve…...
Stumped for stocking stuffers this year? Don’t default to plastic toys, candy and run of the mill personal care products! Check out these non-toxic gifts....
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