Losing the freshman fifteen, getting rid of the muffin top or burning away thirty years of bad habits all must happen the same way, through a healthy lifestyle. That doesn’t look the same for everyone, but the basic components are consistent. To burn fat we must exercise, build muscle, change how we eat and get proper rest. Sounds easy, right? In reality, it is easy, but it is also hard to take those first few steps. Here are eight ways for you to burn fat and maintain a healthy … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Burn Body Fat Fast
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Sleep Deprivation and What It Does to Teenagers (And How to Help)
Guest Post In a world where kids are expected to be more grown-up than ever, it’s no surprise that many of them struggled to sleep the same way that their parents do. Kids are more stressed than ever these days, with school starting very early in the morning and after-school activities taking up their entire evenings without leaving time for homework and relaxation. More than two-thirds of American high schoolers don’t get enough sleep. It’s not hard to guess that Canadian rates would be … [Read more...] about Sleep Deprivation and What It Does to Teenagers (And How to Help)
Steps to Help Your Child Heal After a Traumatic Experience
This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. Pin Me! I’ve previously written about the current public health crisis impacting children around the world. Toxic stress stems from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic events in a child’s life, such as physical, mental or sexual abuse. Left unaddressed, toxic stress can have lasting physical and mental implications. You can assess your child’s risk for toxic … [Read more...] about Steps to Help Your Child Heal After a Traumatic Experience
Coping Strategies for Teens with Anxiety
Most teenagers experience some degree of anxiety in their lives. It could be due to many things such as life changes like moving or changing schools, real or perceived pressure to do well in school or in extra-curriculars, conflict with peers or due to trauma or health issues. These instances of anxiety can be brief or prolonged. Anxiety can present itself in many ways including poor sleeping patterns, irritability, seclusion, crying, poor academic performance, headaches, stomach aches and poor … [Read more...] about Coping Strategies for Teens with Anxiety
The Period Pack: What to Give a Tween Girl
You've had the talk. The school has done their part to educate kids about puberty and what is going to happen to their bodies. Now it's time to ensure your tween girl has the supplies she needs for her first period. Pin Me! If your daughter is easily embarrassed or prefers her privacy, put the period pack in a box. A cardboard gift box would work well, or you could go big with a fancy chest like the only below. Whatever you decide, it is the contents that are going to be the most … [Read more...] about The Period Pack: What to Give a Tween Girl
Helping your Child Heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences
This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, but opinions expressed are my own. There is a public health crisis happening in America and around the world. More children are growing up with chronic health issues such as asthma and diabetes. Some are displaying learning disabilities, mental health and behavioural issues. Others are developing anxiety and depression, and they’re growing up to experience continued health problems like … [Read more...] about Helping your Child Heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences
