Thanksgiving week, when the children are home from school and (most of us) have a few days off from work, is a great time of year to soak up extra moments with your family. But, let’s be real, as busy parents we can have a hard time carving out those moments in the...

  Are you looking for a great way for your children to gain strength, increase flexibility, sharpen concentration, acquire self-confidence and make new friends? Consider enrolling them in martial arts.   When asked why children should practice the martial...

  I looked at my son playing a game on his phone and I was shocked at what I saw. This wasn’t about what he was playing or an inappropriate pop-up on his phone. It wasn’t even about how much screen time he had. When I saw my son, I couldn’t believe how he was...

  Summer is finally here, but your kids are on the couch staring at their devices or claiming that they are bored. Get them up and outside with these fun backyard games. Some are classic and some are more modern, but all of them will get your kids moving, playing...

With 40% of  children diagnosed with allergies like asthma and hay fever, managing symptoms during spring is a priority for many families. One in five parents would trade their yearly vacation to avoid spring cleaning, with 83% finding it the toughest season to keep...

  About 15 years ago, fragrant little bottles and diffusers full of essential oils started making their way into our homes. If you’re like me, you may have bought one of the “essential oil starter packs” with 20+ trial-size oils, then immediately felt overwhelmed...

  I admit it. I am a distracted, impatient driver when stuck in traffic and stopped at red lights. Sometimes I even forget I am still in my car. My kids know it, too, as they often remind me to “stop checking your phone, the light just turned green!” It is time...

  Living in one of the fittest cities in the world, Austinites are surrounded by runners, especially during the spring and fall when the weather is ideal for outdoor activities and races are happening almost every weekend. But how does someone who is new to...

    You can model what to do in an emergency by remaining calm and talking your child through minor injuries. For other emergencies like fire safety and broken bones, you can use role-playing to help kids understand what to do. Set a date on your calendar at...

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it accounts for 20% of female deaths.   Coronary artery disease, also commonly known as coronary heart disease...

  All foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle for families. But how? Reframing how we think about food and nourishment might be the answer for the gut, mind and waistline. Ditch the restrictive mindset and focus on adding nutrients to your family meals in 2024....