3M Half Marathon

On Sunday, Jan. 19, more than 7,500 runners will participate in the annual 3M Half Marathon. This is a fun and fast stand-alone half marathon boasting one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country. Runners will enjoy a point-to-point course with mostly downhill...

Easter/Passover Ideas

EASTER Bunny Mask Making Glue a paper bunny face to a dowel handle, then have kids glue on paper ears and cheeks, pom-poms, and chenille stems to personalize their masks. Be sure to snap lots of photos of their fun Easter creations. Click here for materials and...

Confetti Poppers

Children love a good celebration, and here’s a way they can feel included in the fun. Introduce them to the concept of ringing in the new year with an easy confetti popper craft. It’s also great for birthdays, graduations, and other special occasions. Supplies: Empty...

Juicy January

A juice cleanse is a modern twist on the New Year’s resolution. But what is a cleanse, or detox, and is it right for you? And what will your kids eat while you try a cleanse? According to Juiceitup.com, a cleanse is a period of time where you replace meals with fresh...

Low-Bar Living

I love New Year’s Eve. It’s the one holiday we spend without extended family. I get to cook which, I know, sounds cuckoo-loco. But coming from a big family, where my sole job includes remembering the paper napkins, it feels luxurious. The kids and I watch New Yorkers...

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Rated PG-13 Starring Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Richard E. Grant, Domnall Gleeson, Keri Russell, Lupita Nyong’o, Ian McDiarmid Austin Family Critical Rating: 2 of 5 stars Austin Family...

Making Kindness Your Family’s New Year’s Resolution

Q.  I am a single mother with two boys ages 10 and 14. It’s time for me to make my New Year’s resolutions. Every year I make resolutions and my boys see me break them. I’d like to be a better role model. What advice can you give me about New Year’s resolutions? Is...

Help Your Child Set a “60-a-Day” Activity Goal for 2020

Has your child set a physical activity goal for 2020? Many people think that kids just naturally get enough exercise. Unfortunately, this is not true. Only about 8% of children meet exercise recommendations. Not getting enough exercise can negatively impact a child’s...
Encouraging Kids to Try Something New

Encouraging Kids to Try Something New

Childhood presents a wonderful opportunity to explore new activities and to try new things. Failure often doesn’t carry the same weight as it does in adulthood, and the playing field can be more level. By nature, many of those involved are also trying activities for...
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