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What Is the Best Age to Start Swim Lessons?

Recommendations for when to start your kids in swim lessons and how to progress as they become comfortable in the water.

By Tina Nguyen

Aqua Fitness Family/Parenting/Kids

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10 Tips to Help Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship With Food

Kids learn a lot from the way adults interact with food. A nutritionist explains how you can model healthy habits.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Nutrition Tips

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3 Games to Help Children Release Their Worries

Externalize feelings of stress and anxiety with these creative, colorful projects created by a child and family therapist.

By Kai Gunty, PhD, LPCC, LMFT

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

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4 Tips to Simplify Your Social Obligations

Overcommitting socially can leave you feeling harried and resentful. These tips can help you honestly acknowledge your capacity — and allow for more authentic connection.

By Christine Schrum

Family/Parenting/Kids Friends

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Could ADHD Be Triggered by Early Childhood Trauma?

Here's what researchers have discovered.

By Michael Dregni

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

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9 Tips to Overcome People-Pleasing

Giving up the people-pleasing habit takes time, but the rewards are myriad. Get started on the path to greater integrity and self-care with these strategies.

By Laine Bergeson

Attitude/Mindset Dating/Marriage

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Why Am I a People-Pleaser?

The tendency to put others first often starts young — here's what drives it and what it's costing you.

By Laine Bergeson

Coworkers Dating/Marriage

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The Hidden Costs of Being a People-Pleaser

Resentment and exhaustion are just two hidden costs of people-pleasing. Discover the deeper toll it can take on your psyche.

By Laine Bergeson

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

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2025: A Year of Progress for the Life Time Foundation

How Life Time’s nonprofit made a difference for youth nutrition, youth movement, and a healthy planet — and what they’re planning for the year ahead, as well as how you can get involved.

By Tina Nguyen

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

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Stuck in an Awkward Conversation? 11 Tips to Rescue It

A communication expert offers tips for transforming uncomfortable conversations.

By Jon Spayde

Coworkers Family/Parenting/Kids

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How to Recover from “Family Jet Lag”

Expert tips for navigating the fraught dynamics of family gatherings.

By Jessie Sholl

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

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Growing in Health: Advice for Kids Transitioning to Tweens and Teens at Life Time

A guide to help kids graduating from the Kids Academy navigate the Life Time club on their own — and discover the new offerings available to them.

By Tina Nguyen

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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All Kids Welcome!

How Life Time’s kids programming is designed to support all abilities, personalities, interests, and needs.

By Tina Nguyen

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

Learn how to stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own — and how to bring more authenticity to your relationships.

By Laine Bergeson

Coworkers Emotional Intelligence

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Talks — S11, EP21 / The Blue Zones Habits for Happiness: Insights for Living a Longer, Happier Life

Dan Buettner, discoverer of the Blue Zones, shares learnings we can all apply to live longer, happier lives.

With Dan Buettner

Active Aging Aging Parents

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9 Ways to Keep Kids Busy After School at Life Time

Help your kids stay active and engaged with the many post-school activities available at your athletic country club.

By Tina Nguyen

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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5 Reasons to Keep Your Kids Swimming All Year Long

Learn why swimming is a beneficial activity no matter the season.

By Sophie Lunda

Aqua Fitness Family/Parenting/Kids

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9 Ways to Be a Good Parent

Parents often struggle to meet the expectations of their multiple roles. A marriage and career counselor shares strategies to ease the strain.

By Jon Spayde

Attitude/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids

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15 Can’t-Miss Kids and Family Events at Life Time to Add to Your Summer Calendar

Discover what’s on the schedule for kids-only and family events taking place July through October at the club.

By Tina Nguyen

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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Time for Summer Fun: The June, July, and August Kids’ Events at Life Time

Check out what could be on your kiddos’ summer schedule.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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A Guide to Teaching Kids Good Money Skills

Help your kids develop some basic financial skills.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Family/Parenting/Kids Financial Health