Unleash the Child Inside!  Jump Rope to Keep Fit!

Unleash the Child Inside! Jump Rope to Keep Fit!

If you are like most adults, you probably threw your last jump rope in the trash years ago. Jumping rope, though, isn’t just for youngsters, and for grown-ups looking to inject a bit of fun into their exercise regime, jumping rope offers some great health benefits. We...

First day of kindergarten? Help your child feel ready

First day of kindergarten? Help your child feel ready

Your child’s first day of kindergarten can be full of emotion and anxiety—and that’s just for parents. Many 5- and 6-year-olds starting school will be understandably nervous, but you can calm their fears with the right preparation. Here’s how to help children get...

Vacation means Leaving Work Behind!

Vacation means Leaving Work Behind!

Whether you choose to put the blame on the economy and the heavy workloads and job insecurity that the recession has brought about or hold modern technology responsible, more and more people are finding it harder than ever to leave the office behind them when they...

The Ten Worst Nutritional No-No’s for Kids

The Ten Worst Nutritional No-No’s for Kids

According to registered dietician Mindy Hermann, the following foods should not be part of children's regular diets because they have poor nutrient values and/or have too much fat: - toaster pastries - juice-flavored drinks - hot dogs - fruit roll-ups - doughnuts -...