Achieving Summer Balance
I love the beginning of July...watching the kids coast into a slower pace with each day stretching out before them, a new adventure to be had. For most parents this is also a time when rules get relaxed, a welcome break from the rigid school year. While this change is...
Use challenges to help your child broaden their palate
Inspiring your child to eat a wider variety of foods can be a drag for both parents and kids. Instead of nagging, try this fun challenge. Have your child make a list of all of the foods they think they like and the ones they think they don't. Then challenge them to...
Encourage Your Kids to Get Dirty: Your Lifestyle Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Although this isn't always the easiest strategy (more laundry - eek!), when your kids come home with dirty running shoes, it means that they have gained some amazing benefits. Watch the video below or on our Facebook page to hear more about today's tip for building a...
Picky Eaters and Healthy Eating: Your Lifestyle Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
A good diet is an essential part of your kid's ability to effectively use their coping skills. If you have a picky eater at home, today's lifestyle skill building tip will be valuable for you! Listen in to hear more with Dr. Jen. Watch it below or on our Facebook...
Keep Homework Out of the Bedroom: Your Lifestyle Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Today's tip to build a healthy lifestyle for your kids is.....keep homework out of the bedroom!! There are two distinct benefits that this will have for your child. Listen in to today's video and learn more with Dr. Jen. Watch it below or on our Facebook page.
Have a Consistent Bedtime: Your Lifestyle Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Lack of sleep for kids can contribute to hyperactivity, trouble concentrating, low mood, poor immune function - and more! If you're concerned about your child missing out on valuable sleep time, listen in to today's tip with Dr. Jen to find out how a consistent bed...
Addressing Screen Time: Your Lifestyle Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Today's tip is all about screen time! Like many parents, you might be worrying about the amount of screen time your kids have, as well as what they are consuming online. Listen in as Dr. Jen shares a tip to help address screen time to build a healthier lifestyle for...
Eat a Good Breakfast: Your Lifestyle Building Tip with Dr. Jen
What our kids eat to start off their day has a huge impact impact on how the rest of their day goes. What does a good breakfast look like? Listen in with Dr. Jen for today's lifestyle building tip to find out! Watch the full tip below or on our Facebook page.
Spend Time in Nature: Your Lifestyle Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
There are so many reasons your kids should be getting outdoors into nature every day! Better concentration, memory, and mood are just a few of the benefits. Listen in with Dr. Jen to find out how time in nature is essential for building your child's strong coping...
Introducing the Lifestyle Skill: Your Umbrella Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Today's lifestyle-focused tip with Dr. Jen is all about exercise! Exercise is great for our body and brain. It also releases neurochemicals which are important for bonding with your family and kids. So get moving, together, this spring. Watch more in the video below...