Tag Archives: children
National Sun Safety Week; protecting your children
Summer is just around the corner and warm weather is finally upon us in Michigan. Now is the time to prepare for the heat and sun exposure we are sure to experience. While many tips for beating the heat may…
When one home becomes two: the do’s for helping your child adjust to divorce
Divorce doesn’t just end a marriage; it changes the lives of any children involved, making it natural for parents to be concerned about the emotional toll on their child. While you can’t control the impact a divorce has on your…
Mental Health Month: What is Play Therapy?
Ever noticed how part of your inner self comes out when you write a story, poem or song? Have you ever seen your inside reflected in a drawing, painting, or structure you created? Well, that’s kinda how play therapy works. …
Teaching kids healthy eating habits early leads to a healthier future
Since my son was born he has been called a string bean. He has always been in the 90th percentile for height and the 10-15th percentile for weight. Long and lean. He has been growing right on track and along…
Balancing interior and exterior beauty a struggle for teenagers
“You really did me an injustice, raising me to believe that,” my 17-year-old son recently told me. We were discussing his new gym membership and his need to be more physically active. “I really feel that you weren’t honest when telling me…
For kids, it’s never too early to learn the importance of being active
When I was growing up, we played outside for hours. We would play from sunrise until dinner time. It didn’t matter — if it was sunny, we were riding our bikes. If it was rainy, we were splashing in puddles. If…
Imagination Library early childhood literacy program growing across Michigan
Each month, I receive what I consider to be a great example of high-impact philanthropy in my mailbox. Two, actually. There I find two free books — one addressed to each of my sons — meant to encourage early childhood…
Eating disorders on the rise in children
Information remains to be prevalent about eating disorders in adults and, on the flip side, the obesity epidemic in America. However, slipping slightly under the radar is the increasingly high percentage of childhood eating disorders. The focus has remained consistent…
Beware the negative emotional and physical consequences of being a ‘SuperSized Kid’
Because I was an overweight adolescent myself, I have a complete understanding of many of the consequences of carrying around excess weight. To be perfectly honest, most of these consequences were emotional issues that being labeled the “fat girl” caused…
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