Live Fit and Sore

Category: Parenting/Family

  • Smoking around kids exacts a high toll

    Smoking around kids exacts a high toll: studies Smoking today stands out like a big elephant in the middle of a room. I don’t even know anyone in my personal circle that smokes – which is a far cry from my social circle when I was in my 20s. Times sure have changed.  Smoking is…

  • Call me Aunty Steph!

    I went for a short run yesterday morning on the trail. I did about 2 or so miles but with the heat and humidity, it felt more like 5 or 6. I ended up walking for the last part but at least I got it in. Great workout today although it was already a hot…

  • Great American Backyard Campout

    National Wildlife Federation: Great American Backyard Campout – Home. Join National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout®. Create lasting memories by connecting with family and friends in the great outdoors. It’s something simple you can do to promote happier, healthier children.

  • Was this written by Scotty?

    Thanks to my sister, Connie for sending me the article.post below from MSNBC. My family knows the high regard Star Wars has in my home. When I first met Scotty, it was something that everyone knew about Scotty – he liked Star Wars. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that he was an…

  • Notable News about Kids

    Top 10 Brain Foods for Children. Want your child to do better in school? Take a close look at diet. Certain “brain foods” may help boost a child”s brain growth — plus improve brain function, memory, and concentration. In fact, the brain is a very hungry organ — the first of the body's organs to…

  • List of Free Summer Movie Fun

    DullesMoms.com List of Summer Movie Fun. Free Family Film Festival We have planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Regal has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Oh, did we mention that it’s FREE! Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival.…

  • Please Vote for DJ Rick Adams!

    Please vote for a great guy who gets kids. I love his idea as well. As someone who is part of community building within the educational sphere dealing with parents and kids, they really need this sort of show. Pair them with those that have paved the way – let them find their passions and…

  • Notable News

    Phys Ed: A Workout for Your Bloodstream – Well Blog – NYTimes.com. Another great reason to add exercise into your daily routine. This study says that it has metabolic effects and that being fit helps your body run more efficiently. Who can argue with that? But a new study that gauged the metabolic effects of…

  • A Father’s Day reflection

    A man’s worth is measured by how he parents his children. What he gives them, what he keeps away from them, the lessons he teaches and the lessons he allows them to learn on their own. ~Lisa Rogers I wanted to reflect for a min about father’s day and how that day has become more…

  • Tears for a Good Father

    Tears for a Good Father | Parade.com. As the old proverb says, “When a father gives to his son, they both laugh. When a son gives to his father, they both cry.” Happy Father’s Day, everyone.