Kiddos / Tweens

Review: Kidz ZonePerfect Bars

June 6, 2013 by  

Just how perfect are these kids bars? Our take!

In a perfect world, all moms would always give their kiddos fresh, unprocessed foods as snacks. But, alas, we do not live in a perfect world. And snacks? Well, you do the best you can with what you have. From picky eaters to being able to... Continue reading...


Intro to Kids’ Yoga—with Phresh Yoga Mats

May 30, 2013 by  

Phresh mats let kids of all sizes get into the right yoga position!

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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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...


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