Kiddos / Teens
Intro to Kids’ Yoga—with Phresh Yoga Mats
May 30, 2013 by Erin
We love fitness products that support fit, healthy fams. That’s why we love products like these and these that get the whole family outside, moving together. Anything that gets everyone moving and having fun has our seal of approval!... Continue reading...
5 Tips for Turning Kids’ Allowance into a Summer Learning Experience
May 28, 2013 by Erin
I was unloading the dishwasher recently when my daughter started grabbing all of the silverware. She headed over to the silverware drawer to put it away, and for the first time, I had a helper. Even if quality control isn’t quite as... Continue reading...
A Girl’s Guide to Fitting in Fitness: The Book. OUR BOOK!
March 28, 2013 by Erin
Sorry if the headline is a little excited, but we are so excited you guys! A Girl’s Guide to Fitting in Fitness—our very own book—is available for purchase this week! Zest Books, a publisher of teen nonfiction, came knocking... Continue reading...
A Better Kids’ Juice
November 29, 2012 by Erin
It’s a rare day in our household when we give our daughter juice. Her pediatrician told us to only offer water and milk because kids don’t need any of the juice and “juice drinks” marketed to kids. So we’ve... Continue reading...
Review: Just Dance 3 for Kinect
November 15, 2012 by Erin
There have been a few reviews, like this review of Just Dance 3 for the Xbox 360 that I’ve put off because of the age-old “I don’t have time” excuse. At first, it was legitimate: It came in the mail right when my son... Continue reading...
5 Tips for Preventing Nightmares
October 31, 2012 by Erin
To celebrate the Halloween holiday today, I’m sharing part two of our Kids and Nightmares series. Yesterday, Dr. Tom Jackson shared tips on managing nightmares once they’re under way. But is there anything you can do as a parent... Continue reading...
5 Tips for Managing Nightmares
October 30, 2012 by Erin
As parents, we deal with lots of overnight fun. From wakeful nights to overnight tantrums to our kiddo’s nightmares, the wee hours can include lots of good times. With all of the scary ghosts and goblins that are out and about during... Continue reading...
Survey Says: Halloween is for the Young at Heart
October 19, 2012 by Erin
My first Halloween in New Jersey, I found it incredibly odd that kids started trick-or-treating right after school. Sure, it’s safer to do in the daylight, but in the Midwest, we always waited until it was just dark enough to get out... Continue reading...
9 Running Programs That are Making a Difference
October 10, 2012 by Erin
With my upcoming 10k, it seems we might as well keep a running theme going this week! Today, FBG contributor Kelly Turner shares running programs that are making a difference in the lives of kids. For most of us, looking back on our childhood... Continue reading...
Toe Shoes for Kids? We Talk to an Expert!
April 12, 2012 by Erin
I’ve tried and reviewed many shoes in my day, but unlike Jenn, I’ve never tried the toe-separating shoes that have grown in popularity in recent years. But when I saw that Fila was even making these shoes for kids, it got my wheels... Continue reading...
