Christmas is a magical time of year.  As a family, a way to make it even merrier is to spend quality time together.  Our 12 days of healthy Christmas for families list is an excellent way to add Christmas themed activities for jolly good fun throughout the holiday season. Play Christmas Charades Charades is fun […]

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Get fresh ideas for healthy camping food with this big list of yummy foods that are portable and easy to prep when you’re on the trail! Planning a family camping trip? There’s a lot to look forward to! But you might NOT be excited about eating lots of packaged, processed foods on the trail. No […]

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Making fitness a game or friendly competition can create a love for it from a young age. Start with this fun Easter Egg Fitness Hunt with your kids this year! Setting Up The Fitness Hunt Print clues and cut into individual pieces. Place clues inside plastic eggs. Place eggs in their specific location to be […]

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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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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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Sharing physical activities with kids gets everyone’s heart pumping, muscles strengthened, and most importantly, builds family bonds. How to Help Your Family Get More Active Encouraging kids to get physically active at an early age with family participation and support is a way to guide them toward a lifetime of health and well-being. Families that […]

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For most families on Thanksgiving, physical activity takes a back seat to turkey and stuffing and pie. While everyone is busy cooking and eating, and cleaning up from cooking and eating, moving around can be a welcome break and another great way to spend time as a family. The traditional Thanksgiving go-to when it comes […]

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My first organized exercise experience was in 1985 (I was 12 years old), and my mom brought me to Jazzercise with her!  I actually remember the facility clear as it were yesterday. The Olivia Newton John records were playing and all the housewives wore leotards with tights and leg warmers!  Ha ha.. formal exercise sure […]

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