As the school bells ring for the last time and summer officially starts, it’s important to balance fun with continued learning and healthy habits. The “summer slide”—a term educators use to describe the knowledge and skills students lose over...
May makes me think about dance, probably because my daughter is a dancer and has a spring performance every year. May might not bring the same thoughts of twirling tutus to your head but if you have a dancer...
Sports are a great way to introduce children to an active lifestyle, build camaraderie with their teammates, and expend extra energy. While there are numerous physical, social and emotional benefits to playing sports, it is vital to consider safety...
Family gatherings, celebrations, traditions, travel, and gifts … while the holidays are intended to be a happy festive time, they can also be stressful for both children and adults. Here are some tips for managing your family’s mental health...
2020 has been a year of challenges and changes for our kids… and ourselves. Physical distancing, remote learning, fear and uncertainty have taken a toll on our children’s emotional health and sense of well-being. But the new year brings...
It’s the holiday season, and one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and our families is the gift of health. We’ve put together a list of helpful tips to safeguard the health of your entire family this...
Spring is just around the corner and with it, spring cleaning! A good spring clean-up is a tradition that promotes wellness by keeping your environment clean and orderly. But a changing season can inspire change in our routines as...
February is National Heart Month and we’re reminded that heart disease — the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States — can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle. The American Heart Association recommends that...
Family gatherings, celebrations, traditions, travel, and gifts … while the holidays are intended to be a joyful time, they can also be stressful for both children and adults. Here are some tips for managing your family’s mental health this...
Back-to-School is an exciting time of year, but also a stressful one for both parents and kids. Here are our recommendations for minimizing back-to-school stress and anxiety: Manage Expectations In a society that strives for perfectionism, we are bombarded...