Q: A few weeks ago, my 2-and-a-half-year-old daughter broke two plates in the kitchen (thank God she didn't hurt herself). I remember keeping the plates in the middle of the table, so I asked her how they broke. She said…
Hello, I am Christion Zappley writing to you, yet another time and I would like to talk about how the Family Fit Challenge has changed our lives. My family and I have been doing many fun and bonding activities that…
Wow! The Family Fit Challenge is already half way over! The time is flying by! Through trial and error we have developed some great strategies to stay on track with both healthy eating and fitness. Time to share some of…
Wow! The Family Fit Challenge is already half way over! The time is flying by! Through trial and error we have developed some great strategies to stay on track with both healthy eating and fitness. Time to share some of…
Cheap and easy snack ideas to have ready for the weekend.
Simple meals that you can prepare for the family in 15 minutes or less.
Fit Family Challenge spotlight family kid Ariana Zappley shares tips and tricks for how to be a fit kid in a fun how-to video. Check out her demonstrations of fun and easy fitness move that kids will love!
The past week was a little off for us. Regan caught a stomach bug early in the week and wasn't back to being himself until Thursday. Chuck and I were able to alternate staying home with him until Chuck needed…
The Cram family continues to enjoy the Fit Family Challenge. The four kids are all active in spring sports teams, and, of course, that means lots of outside time. It can also mean lots of exposure to pollen and seasonal…
Nutritionist Kelsey Knasel of Carolinas HealthCare System chats about healthy snacks and "Overnight Oatmeal."
Hello Charlotte parents and surrounding area families! We are half-way through the Charlotte Parent Magazine Fit Family Challenge and how the time has flown! This past week, the Zappley Family has been pretty active. We participated in the Tuckfest/Adventure Family…
While a healthy diet is not the magic cure for kids who struggle with distraction or hyperactivity at home or school, it can improve behavior.
We had another busy week! The kids and I were able to attend Tuckfest at the Whitewater Center this past weekend and had an absolute blast! What a great event they put on there! The weather was perfect! The rain…
I enjoyed meeting with the Cram family. Kathleen and Chuck are doing a marvelous job working with their lovely family. We sat around the kitchen table and they allowed me to assess their current situation.They have so many routines that…
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With spring athletics in full swing for the family's four children, the Crams are not having any trouble staying active! A typical weekend at this point means four organized sporting events on Saturday and three on Sunday. They are all…
The Zappley family continues to struggle with finding the time to plan for healthy meals and regular physical activity. Add to that the typical day-to-day stresses we all deal with, and, even with a strong commitment, making these changes as…
Greetings Charlotte and Surrounding Area Familes!The summer time is quickly approaching and for some women, the fact remains that we become increasingly aware of our body's flaws, self-image, etc. as those beach months begin to come around. I'm just getting…
Easy ways to get into a healthy routine.
Wow, Spring break flew by! It was a fun, but busy week. We got some of our spring cleaning done but still have a ways to go. After meeting with our life balance expert, Kim Jacobs, we were able to…
This Wesley Chapel family of six is letting us tag along with them for the next couple of weeks to keep tabs on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.
Cam Newton shares the secret to building a healthy habit.
Don't let the Easter Bunny be responsible for your downfall this Easter.
With Dad home this week, the Cram family was able to focus, as a team, on their fitness goals. Mom said the kids did a great job trying to increase their activity – and, even more importantly, they had fun…
Whether you're headed to the gym or having a jam session in the living room with the kids, shake it up with these songs that are guaranteed to get you moving.
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