Family/Parenting/Kids

How to Make the Most of Parents Night Out at Life Time

Meet a few moms and dads who are loving this membership benefit.

By Callie Fredrickson

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How Can I Help My Child Understand and Manage Their Emotions?

Here are five steps to help teach emotional literacy to your kids.

By Jessie Sholl

Emotional Intelligence Family/Parenting/Kids

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How to Establish Healthy Boundaries With Grandparents

Supportive grandparents can be a godsend for you and your kids — but disagreements about parenting may create tension. Setting healthy boundaries can help you find a balance.

By Jon Spayde

Aging Parents Family/Parenting/Kids

The Hidden Costs of Family Caregiving

Here's a closer look at the financial and emotional costs of providing care for your loved ones.

By Jazz Ward

Aging Parents Family/Parenting/Kids

Empty Nest, New Beginnings: Lisa Samalonis’s Success Story

A single mother whose life revolved around her kids finds inner peace and community at her local health club.

By Lisa Samalonis

Family/Parenting/Kids Member Stories

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How to Talk With Kids About Climate Change

Kids are vulnerable to climate anxiety. Here's how to talk to them about what climate change might mean for their lives.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

Time to Play: The January and February Kids’ Events at Life Time

Explore what’s on the schedule for your kiddos over the next couple of months.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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How to Ask for Help in Times of Need

We all need somebody to lean on, but it’s not always easy to ask for help when we need it. These expert insights offer ideas for overcoming resistance — and knowing what to say.

By Jon Spayde

Attitude/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids

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4 Strategies to Teach Empathy to Children

Use these tips to help instill empathy early on.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Emotional Intelligence Family/Parenting/Kids

Edible Holiday Gift Ideas

Treats to satisfy just about everyone on your list.

By Experience Life Staff

Family/Parenting/Kids Holidays

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Snow Days and Holidays: 11 Things for Kids to Do at Life Time Over Winter Breaks

A Life Time expert and mom offers ideas for how kids and families can stay entertained during off-school days this winter.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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Happier, Healthier Kids: Q&A With the Life Time Foundation

Learn how the Life Time Foundation’s youth nutrition and movement programs help accelerate change for kids in communities across the country.

By Callie Fredrickson

Cooking & Food Family/Parenting/Kids

Aileen Weintraub’s Success Story

While on bed rest for a high-risk pregnancy, a writer faced her fear of commitment as her new marriage and home were falling apart around her.

By Experience Life Staff

Family/Parenting/Kids Personal Development

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5 Rules for Gathering

Great gatherings don’t usually happen by chance — they’re created with care. These five tips can make holiday get-togethers both meaningful and fun.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

Survey Says: Parents Want More Active Time For — and With — Their Kids

A recent poll shows that nearly four in five parents enjoy catching up with their family while doing a physical activity together, among other findings.

By Life Time Editorial Team

Family/Parenting/Kids Play/Recreation

Principal Views: Misty Copeland

Trailblazing dancer and new mom Misty Copeland shares her perspectives on mentoring, activism, and resilience as she prepares for a return to the stage after a three-year hiatus.

By Lori Berger

Attitude/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids