This healthy, whole food Chocolate Protein Shake offers a boost of protein for your kids without any protein powders! Great for kids who have a hard time eating other high protein foods. Why You are Going to Love this Chocolate Protein Shake There go your kids… bouncing around the house or running through the backyard. […]

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Some nutrition experts recommend choosing “non-starchy” vegetables instead of “starchy vegetables” for optimal health. See why I believe both kinds of veggies are important for kids. Have you ever heard of “starchy” and “non-starchy” vegetables? If you have, you might be confused about these two categories, and what they mean for your health. To make […]

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As a health-conscious parent, you might feel a little (or a lot!) uncomfortable with the amount of sweets and treats your kids have access to at holiday gatherings. But your kids will be OK! Learn a dietitian’s strategy for handling the treat scene of holiday parties. All year long, you work hard to feed your […]

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Kids and weight is a sensitive subject for the whole family. And just as with adults, when it comes to kids and weight, lifestyle and habits matters more than size. Learn gentle, everyday strategies you can implement with your kids to encourage the long-term healthy habits that will keep their body strong and healthy for […]

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The fitness tracker trend is in full swing. But are they right for kids? Learn why you might want to measure kids’ activity levels–and when you shouldn’t. Seeing fitness trackers everywhere? That’s no surprise. Between 20-40% of American adults use “wearable fitness devices” or fitness trackers, and the trend is expanding to include kids, too. […]

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Learn mindful eating strategies that the whole family can use! Foster a healthy relationship with food with these six simple exercises you can practice daily. Whether you have a family member struggling with weight, or you’re just tired of scarfing down food on the go, mindful eating offers a chance to re-calibrate your family’s relationship […]

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The best guide to encourage healthy eating for kids and parents PLUS our printable fruit and veggie tracker! There are many reasons people give us for not beginning on the path to healthy eating.  Everyone wants to eat healthy. Everyone wants their kids to love eating healthy food. But sometimes, we just need the encouragement […]

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When body love is appearance-focused, it’s not really helping our kids. I recently messaged all the teenagers I knew on Instagram to ask them what they thought it means to love your body. I wasn’t exactly surprised by their answers; they matched the chatter I’ve been hearing on social media. According to the teens I […]

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While approaches may vary, good youth fitness coaches aim to achieve similar goals.  Coaches strive to help children develop self discipline, leadership skills, a sense of teamwork, and confidence.  Establishing these attributes during formative years builds a foundation that will have a lasting impact on children’s lives. The influence a youth fitness coach can have […]

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Nothing adds to a workout quite like the smell of fresh air.  Thankfully, warm weather is here again and after months of being stuck indoors because of the cold, your kids are likely itching to get outside just as much as you are. There are a million different exercises and activities your kids can do outdoors, […]

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