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Author Leah Harper Bowron and her book, Colorblind: A Novel, tells the story of Lisa, a 6th grade girl who dealt with bullies and racism in the 1960s. She has developed a new online quiz (because who doesn’t love online quizzes?) for middle schoolers up to adults: “What Kind of Friend are You? Take the […]
Read MoreWhile this time of year is fun and exciting, I think us mamas also find there is a certain level of stress that comes along with it. We are so busy making sure everyone is going to find what they asked for under the tree, baking for the classroom and holiday parties, attending school plays […]
Read MoreThere are so many great toys this Holiday season and we have put together a list of our favorites. We have incorporated toys into this list that we have actually played with and recommend for the child in your life. My family and I feel these toys deserve to be on the list since they […]
Read MoreIn a digital age where every individual owns a gadget or even two, it can be difficult to encourage children to play outdoors. Most of today’s kids would rather stay at home and play games on their tablets or smartphones. Based on Jenny Anderson’s report on, American kids spend about 18.6 hours of play time […]
Read MoreNow that school is starting back up parents all over are racking their brains…”what should I pack for lunch?” Here is a school lunch check list (with a few examples) to make sure you are sending your kid to school with a healthy lunch thanks to Erika Burdick of B. Fit Long Island.
Read MoreWe can all strive towards a healthier lifestyle and improve our entire families overall health. Erika Burdick says, “Check out this chart. It is a great guideline if you don’t know where to start to with your family to get on a healthy living path. i love all of these and I stick to most […]
Read MoreAs parents we all know that when hunger strikes, a tantrum can follow quickly! Teach kids to get in tune with their body and learn cues from what their body is telling them.
Read MoreAt the end of the day it is great to de-stress and just breathe! Breathing exercises are great for everyone in your family to incorporate into your Fit Fam routine. Erika Burdick of B. Fit Long Island sent me this great link and I have been incorporating these great breathing techniques into our night time […]
Read MoreToday, we had such a fun time at Denton Avenue Elementary School in New Hyde Park. The students got a chance to enjoy activities, receive prizes, speak with one of Scholastic’s wonderful authors and even meet some familiar characters from books we all know and love.
Read MoreALBANY, N.Y. – Youth in this region have seen enough tobacco promotions. It’s time to protect them and put an end to youth smoking and other tobacco use. That’s the message Tobacco Free New York State is working hard to communicate to millions regionally and statewide with its “Seen Enough Tobacco” campaign. With the goal […]
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