Tag: family

  • It’s time for an Education Revolution

    I am the Community Program Manager for the country’s leading online education provider, K12, Inc. They provide online education options for grades K-12 in many states and internationally via public and private schools.  Everyday I get to interact and meet the community of parents who choose this option for their families. It’s one of the…

  • Fit Families

    I gave a presentation today called ‘Creating Fit Families’ to help inspire and support parents as they do the same for their own families.  Someone asked me what are some exercises/fitness activities you can do if you don’t have a lot of money or you can’t really leave your house. Well — many of the…

  • Brain Development is tied to Physical Fitness

    Children’s Brain Development Is Linked to Physical Fitness, Research Finds Another reason why parents should get out there and encourage their kids to be active — it has a lifelong impact in more ways than we even know! Researchers have found an association between physical fitness and the brain in 9- and 10-year-old children: Those…

  • Aol. a great working mom company

    My first job out of college was at Aol. — and as many of you know, I met my husband there, had my 2 wonderful kids while working there (not actually working — but you know what I mean) — it really does have wonderful Parenting benefits — So I completely agree with its spot…

  • Childhood Obesity in AZ

    Here & Now: Childhood Obesity in AZ Here and Now talked to Janet Foote and Beth Jacobs, both from the College of Public health at the University of Arizona, about the increase of childhood obesity and what can be to to improve the health of kids in Arizona. KJZZ listeners offer their personal solutions to…

  • Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion – Kids Triathlon

    Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion – Kids Triathlon SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 As someone who is really trying to inspire parents to not only set a good example by being active and fit themselves, but impact their own family’s perspective on health and fitness — I Love that my Community is doing this type of event! What…

  • Free Museum Day 2010 on Friday September 25, 2010

    September 25, 2010 is… Museum Day 2010 | Smithsonian.com. Find a participating museum and plan a family outing! Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket.

  • Weekend Fun for Families

    Looking for some fun ideas in the Northern VA area this weekend? Here are some — AOL has a great employee parent’s group and they send out this weekly newsletter full of information and ideas and events. Here’s a few events I noticed this upcoming weekend: SAT 8/28 Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show Greenberg’s Train…

  • Tips to Feed Your Family Healthfully and Happily: A Flat Belly Diet Cook Review

    Tips to Feed Your Family Healthfully and Happily: A Flat Belly Diet Cook Review | fitbottomedgirls.com. Some good ideas and recipes found in this article — All of us parents need recipes for dinner and meals to get us out of the rut –And why not make a back to school effort to make healthy…

  • Too Fat For 15 Documentary

    Too Fat For 15? – iVillage. Have you seen this documentary Too Fat for 15? Some friends at lunch today were telling me they watched the first episode and how disturbing it was to see these kids struggle. It follows kids at a weight loss boarding school  — so they get educated in proper health…