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A Guide to Healthy Skincare for Teenagers
A top esthetician shares simple steps to help your teen learn how to take good care of their skin.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
It’s time to do away with the traditional idea of The Talk. Parents can teach kids about sex in a way that empowers, rather than simply embarrasses, the younger generation.

3 Tips to Help Teens Set Realistic Fitness Goals
Are you a teen embarking on a fitness journey? Embrace these tips to help you achieve your goals.

How to Move Beyond Individualism to Create a More Loving Relationship
Strong relationships require letting go of a me-first perspective and considering the collective good. A renowned couples therapist explains how we can move past our individualism to become better partners.

A Teen Fitness Guide
The young adult's guide to getting strong, fast, and fit.

The Current State of School Lunch
Changes in school cafeterias are afoot. Experts offer an update on the progress being made — and the obstacles that remain.

Are Teens in a Mental Health Crisis?
Yes, according to a recent report from the CDC. Learn more about why.

The Transformative Power of Family Therapy
Discover how family therapy can help you and your loved ones open the lines of communication to promote healing and build resilience.

Be Your Own Best Health Advocate
With Ryan Sutter
A Lyme disease diagnosis and accompanying body-wide pain and debilitating fatigue led Ryan Sutter — firefighter, endurance athlete, and Bachelorette alum — to take action to find answers, treatment options, and a path toward wellness. In this episode, Sutter shares his health journey, as well as advice for pushing through challenge, fighting health obstacles, and advocating for your well-being.
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How 5 Families Spend Time at Life Time in the Fall
Learn how these parents maximize their family memberships.

School-Break Camps at Life Time: A Sneak Peek
When school is out, Life Time offers programming to keep kids cared for and engaged in healthy fun throughout the year.

Fun in the Fall: The September and October Kids’ Events at Life Time
See what’s on the schedule for your kids this season.

How to Plan the Perfect Birthday Party for Your Kids
Four party-planning-essentials for every child’s birthday party.

5 Swimming-Gear Essentials to Keep Kids Safe in the Pool
A checklist for getting your child ready to jump in the water.

5 Benefits of Summer Camp
Summer camps provide more than just nonstop fun: Kids can also gain new skills and knowledge that last well beyond summer’s end.

Treatment Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Met With Concerns
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines to recommend earlier and more aggressive treatment options — including bariatric surgery and pharmaceuticals — for children identified as obese,. However, some experts are concerned. Here's why.

Time for Summer Fun: The June, July, and August Kids’ Events at Life Time
Check out what could be on your kiddos’ summer schedule.

The Lessons Our Moms Teach Us
The cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program reflects on the lasting influence her mom has had on who she is and continues to strive to be.

How to Help Kids Manage Stress
Mental health experts offer tips for spotting signs of stress in children, along with healthy ways to help them cope. Plus, discover three mindfulness exercises for the whole family.

In It Together: 3 Life Skills Kids Can Gain From Group Activities
Exposing children to group environments provides opportunities for lifelong learning and growth.

How to Help Kids Navigate Online Dieting Advice
While it’s hard enough for adults to resist the allure of online diet advice, the challenges for kids can be even greater. These experts offer thoughts for talking to your children about what they’re seeing on social media.