Bike Kids Wisconsin

By , on June 6th, 2011

Right now I’m in the process of planning out my summer. Although there are tons of events that I’m looking forward to for myself, I’m also wondering what on earth am I going to do to occupy my kids for three whole months? Every spring my mailbox is filled with brochures for summer camps, day camps and classes to choose from. The trick is to narrow it down to what they *really* love so I don’t end up wasting money on classes they’ll end up not liking- summer camps aren’t cheap, amiright? So when I heard about a new . . . → Read More: Bike Kids Wisconsin

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Girls on the Run Comes to Bay View!

By , on February 21st, 2011

Over the past couple of months I’ve been lucky to come into contact with a great little organization called Girls on the Run. Who are they exactly? In a nutshell, they provide a 5K run/walk training program for girls ages 8 to 13 that focuses not only on physical health and fitness, but self-esteem, teamwork and emotional fitness as well. Over the course of 10 weeks the girls participate in running/walking workouts and games that revolve around relevant topics chosen specifically for pre-teen girls.  Girls on the Run has all around the Milwaukee Area but this is the first year a site is being . . . → Read More: Girls on the Run Comes to Bay View!

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Fit Kids

By , on May 10th, 2010

I’m writing this on Mother’s Day so naturally my kids are on my mind. I have two daughters, ages 6 and 9 1/2. I’ve written before about girls and body image and how it scares the bejeezus out of me,but today I wanted to talk about the positive things I’ve been able to do with my kids to help them stay healthy. With childhood obesity approaching alarming levels, I’ve always encouraged my kids to have active lifestyles that are above all, fun! Fact: Kids love exercise as long as it’s not labeled as so. Sports, outdoor games, . . . → Read More: Fit Kids

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Body Image and Parenting

By , on February 18th, 2010

I have two daughters, ages 6 and 9 1/2. Like all parents I try to be a positive role to my kids- especially with it comes to health and fitness. My older daughter is in fourth grade now though and we’re already starting to enter one of the territories I’ve been fearing ever since the ultrasound tech told me, “It’s a girl!”. No, I’m not talking about dating and boys. I’m talking about body image.

Ugh, right? Does it really start that early now? Thinking back to my own childhood i have to admit: yes it does. I . . . → Read More: Body Image and Parenting

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