Build Physical Strength
This is not a just a body. The body is a vehicle for the best version of self. But in our culture of thin is everything the actual point of physical fitness is really lost. We end up falling off the self-care train for lots of reasons: new babies, injury, time constraints. Eventually, though, we […]
Mastering Marriage Skills
It is well regarded that it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to “master” a desired skill. It is easy to see this play out on the sports field, learning a musical instrument, or in a professional setting. But what about in our marriage? Think of how long it took you to adjust to your […]
Childhood Sensory Development
Sensory processing is the first way children have to understand and experience the world around them. When sensory processing is not going well for a child, many challenges can present themselves from picky eating to behavioral issues. Melissa Haas, an Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatrics, met with Cole to discuss how we can promote good […]
Personal Nutrition Pyramid
Understanding what we put into our body is complicated if for no other reason than that there are so many, many choices. But there are ways to rethink what we eat and how we can improve our choices. Be aware: this is a shift away from the standard diet approach! This is personal nutrition. When […]
6 Tips to Make Everyday Your Best Day
The hustle and bustle of raising families can blur days into diaper duty and homework in the blink of an eye. Life is unpredictable, changing, and surprising, but building days around a few simple keys can really change the quality of every day. When we choose to make a plan and stop reacting to everything […]
Marriage Is a Team Sport: the 3-Legged Race
Do you remember the classic summer camp version of running a 3-legged race? Success in the race depended so heavily on who we were paired with – their height, athletic ability, and previous 3-legged race experience. There were always at least a few pairs that fell in epic fashion while a few others seamlessly raced […]
Berry Breakfast Bowl
A healthy breakfast is certainly one way to get the day started right. Even if short on time, a quick breakfast with this berry bowl will offer awesome nutrition: protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium just to name a few. Berry Breakfast Bowl Serves 1 Ingredients: 1-2 cups diced fruit – blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, nectarines, peaches, […]
Positive Eating Behaviors
Every parent experiences feeding their little ones in a different way. Things like cultural perspectives, a child’s growth, and typical family food choices are just a couple of the factors that go into how a parent experiences feeding their child. Of course, Sally next door doesn’t help when she comments on how your child eats […]
Push & Run
This workout is super fast! No time to waste. Let’s go. Push & Run Push-up pyramid 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10. Begin with 1 push-up. Increase by 1 every round until you reach 10 push-ups. Run 1 mile as fast as possible Fun for Kids: The 1-mile run can be a run/walk, skip/hop, or other creative movements. Before beginning […]
