Is Recess/Gym Time Long Enough for Children?
Oh, how I miss the nostalgic days of elementary school when I, along with the rest of my class, was blessed with an opportunity to step away from the monotony that is class work and indulge, for a...
View ArticleFruit & Yogurt Parfait
Healthy Eats for the Family to Enjoy: Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits Once again, we have reached a new year which symbolizes for many, a chance to start fresh at getting themselves back on track health...
View ArticleWhat Will It Take: How Far Does One Have to Go to Bring Attention to...
When it comes to childhood obesity who is really to blame? Most would probably agree that it is the job of the parents to educate their children on healthy eating habits so that as they grow into...
View ArticleIs Social Media Affecting the Way We Live?
I have a plethora of guilty pleasures and social media networks are at the top of my list. Namely, Twitter. Four years after it was introduced to the world in 2006, I was enamored by the microblogging...
View ArticleJuicing: Another Healthy Alternative
A few years ago, my mother went on a big health kick that proved to send the entire family into a tizzy. She had decided that she would become a vegetarian, eventually transitioning into a vegan,...
View ArticleJuicing Recipes
To help give that motivating push you need to get started, I decided to provide you with a few recipes using ingredients you may already have in the house. That’s the beauty of juicing—doesn’t take...
View ArticleYoga for the Youth
Almost four months into 2012 and I think it is safe to say that most are still holding true to their New Years’ Resolution when it comes to getting in or staying in shape. People are constantly...
View ArticleA Different Spin on Watermelon
With the summer months rapidly approaching, one cannot help but to be excited thinking about the outdoor cookouts and barbecues that are to come. Personally, I plan to attend each one I am invited to,...
View ArticleInternalizing Hurt: Stress in Young Children
When one thinks of someone being stressed out, very rarely does a young child come to mind. Happy thoughts are typically reserved for them. While we as adults have more pressing issues to worry...
View ArticleSuicide Watch: Don’t Wait Until it’s too Late
*Above picture from blacktalkradionetwork.com* Memories of my 7-year-old self are now a blur to me but overall, it was enjoyable. Being the older of two children at the time, I reluctantly welcomed...
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