Featured, School Age, Teens, Tweens
Preparing Kids For Another School Year
With another school year around the corner, it’s time to dust off the cobwebs collecting on the backpacks and lunch boxes tossed in some closet last June and recognize that those “back to school” sales we see just about everywhere are not for “other people” any more but our own kids!
Featured, Growth & Development, Sports & Fitness
Backpacks: Today’s Fashion or Fashion Disaster
A child’s backpack is an amazing amalgam of fashion and function. As our kids get older, the look of the bag becomes as important as what is inside. As important, if not more, is the ultimate size of the bag when loaded!
Featured, School Age, Seasonal Issues, Teens, Tweens
Editor’s Corner: Back To School Beckons
With just over two weeks to go until Labor Day weekend, there's no denying that we have to face reality that it has caught up with us again...back to school time.
Featured, Parenting & Family, Teens
Teens Need Involved Parents
Are you an “opt in” teen parent or an “opt out” teen parent? And, does it matter? I think it does!
Nutrition & Obesity, School Age, Teens, Tweens
The Importance of School Lunch
Posted on 11 August 2010
My family has a tradition of getting all our back-to-school shopping completed just before our big end of the summer vacation. Lunch boxes used to be big ticket back to school items but since my girls are teens now, this ritual is, as Hillary Duff once sang, "so yesterday"! Continue Reading
Emotional Health & Behavior, Growth & Development, Parenting & Family
Back To School Health Primer
Posted on 11 August 2010
The start of a new school year is always exciting with new challenges and new expectations. Everything that occurs during the school year from September through June will impact our children’s health – mostly in positive ways but there are always a few speed bumps along the way at unexpected times. Here's a snapshot of the most important issues nuts and bolts to consider as you march through a new school year with your kids. Continue Reading
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Emotional Health & Behavior, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens
Back To School Tips
Posted on 11 August 2010
Preparing for a new school year is always challenging, and always catches even the most organized of parents off guard. In the blink of an eye, summer is over and we’re in school mode again – just like that! Continue Reading
Seasonal Issues
Summer Tips for Having Fun and Staying Healthy
Posted on 13 July 2010
The lazy days of summer are finally here! Have you been having fun with your family so far? We’ve been enjoying the nice weather and taking advantage of not having such zany schedules. Continue Reading
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