Spring has arrived. Cold, wintry days are now replaced by sweetly chirping birds, tiny flower buds and extra daylight hours to enjoy it all. It’s the perfect time to get back outside and be active. And what better way to do this than as a family? When prompted to exercise …
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The Rise of the “Study Drug”
The use of “study drugs,” or specifically prescription stimulants, among students without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is on the rise. Some students use these drugs in order to deal with the challenging demands of college, hoping it will improve focus and performance and allow them to stay up all night …
Read More »High School Football — to Play or Not to Play?
With recent reports showing a national trend in declining participation in high school football, this topic has once again jumped to the forefront. Many families are debating whether or not their children should play football. Starting in 2015, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the nationally recognized …
Read More »Finding Joy After Post-Holiday Blues
Each year, the holiday season brings with it a lot of excitement, activities and social gatherings. We often make a special effort to decorate Christmas trees, treat our children to Santa sightings, purchase colorful wrapping paper and gifts, make festive cookies and treats and even take the time to “move” …
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