How Positive Self-Talk Encourages Physical Growth The Power of “I Can” One evening, my 10-year-old son was struggling to reach the monkey bars at the playground. After a few failed attempts, he sighed and muttered, “I’m just not strong enough.” My heart sank. I knew he had the strength—he just...

How to Sneak More Vegetables into Your Child’s Diet The Veggie Stand-Off “Just one bite!” I pleaded as my 5-year-old glared at the pile of broccoli on her plate. She crossed her arms, shook her head, and declared, “I don’t like green food!” Sound familiar? If getting your child to...

The Importance of Core Strength for Growing Kids The Tumble That Changed Everything It started with a fall. My 7-year-old daughter tripped over her own feet while running across the playground. As I helped her up, she said, “I don’t know why I keep tripping, Mom!” That’s when I realized...