Posts Categorized: Child Care

The Best Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer

As the temperatures rise this summer, we all look forward to enjoying more time outdoors in the sunshine. Whether you and your kids are going for a hike, swimming at the beach, playing games at camp, or just soaking in the warm weather, it’s essential to stay hydrated in order to feel our best. Our… Read more »

The Positive Power of Outdoor Play

It’s a fact that children today spend considerably less time playing outdoors than their parents did as children. While there are a number of different reasons to account for this, the shift is largely due to technology. Today the average American child is said to spend just 4 to 7 minutes a day in unstructured… Read more »

The Importance of Cooking With Kids

Allowing kids to help plan and prepare meals—including everything from chopping to stirring at the stove—can feel like a big challenge when we’re rushed to get food on the table. It might mean more time and more mess, at least in the beginning. But there are many benefits for kids of all ages who get… Read more »

Tips for Staying Active as a Family

Adults and kids alike are recommended to get physical activity everyday. How can we really make this happen for our kids and ourselves when we don’t even have time for the gym? We can start by rethinking our idea of physical activity! Although sustained aerobic exercise is an incredible workout, physical activity doesn’t have to… Read more »

Kitchen Tips That Save Time and Money

Being a healthy home cook is one of the best gifts we can give to ourselves and our family! Preparing fresh, well-balanced meals is a proven way to maintain our overall health and wellbeing. It is cheaper, tastes better, and is better for us than dining out or driving through. And yet sometimes getting a meal… Read more »