As a parent, you have a lot of different things to focus on, from making sure they eat right, to ensuring they brush their teeth, get enough exercise, and have proper morals and values. Among these values include having good manners. Teaching your children good manners starts young, so here are some tips to start now. Start Teaching Them at a Young Age Your children are never too young to start learning good manners, but it is also not too late. If your teens rarely say Please or Thank You, ... VIEW POST

For well-rounded, healthy kids, they need you to be engaged with them. This will improve their mental health, and can even help with their overall wellness. Reducing your own distractions is a really good way to start becoming more engaged in them. Be Present When They Are Talking When your kids get home from school, it is usually when they are excited about the day, and want to tell you about what they did or learned. This is a good time to be present and really pay attention to what they ... VIEW POST

Just because you want your kids to be more active in order to improve their physical health, doesn’t mean they can’t ever have screen time. However, it is what you do with that screen time that makes a difference. Here are some ways you can keep your kids active even while watching television. Do Workouts From the Couch When the family is sitting together on the couch, it is the perfect time to get in some good workouts! You can teach your kids all sorts of activities they are able to do while ... VIEW POST

Among the different healthy foods that you want your kids to eat, fruits and vegetables are probably at the top of the list. If you have some stubborn kids who want nothing to do with them, making eating fun can really encourage them to try different ones and figure out what veggies are their favorite. Cut the Food Into Fun Shapes This is a really great way to make eating fruits and veggies fun for kids, especially younger kids. There are a lot of fruits and vegetables that can be cut thinly ... VIEW POST

If you are struggling to keep your kids active and make sure they get enough exercise, you might want to consider looking for some local events. These not only provide physical fitness for the kids, but can be more enjoyable as well.  Runs and Races This is a really popular event that you can get your kids or your entire family involved in. There are many themed runs, like a Thanksgiving Trot that is usually a 5K, or runs for charity. Some runs are just a mile or a 5k, while there are ... VIEW POST

If you want to raise healthy kids, it all starts with their nutrition. One of the ways kids eat unhealthy is when they take lunch to school. Whether they are eating cafeteria food or processed items because it’s easier, this is really going to slow down their health. Here are some easy, kid-friendly healthy lunches you can prepare. 1. Faux Lunchables For Kids We want to start with Lunchables, because this is a common lunch kids frequently enjoy. The problem isn’t the quantity, but the lack of ... VIEW POST