Family/Parenting/Kids

A collage of photos of kids participating in activities at Life Time, including swimming, playing basketball and exercising.

14 Summer-Fun Activities For Kids at Life Time

Your family’s summer entertainment is covered with these ideas for healthy play that can all be done at your athletic country club.

By Molly Kopischke

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

A young boy underwater in a pool giving a thumbs up next to an instructor.

Everything You Need to Know About Life Time Swim Lessons

Learn the best time to enroll your child, what you can expect throughout, and how lessons progress as your child advances.

By Lindsey Frey Palmquist

Aqua Fitness Family/Parenting/Kids

David Pettrone Swalve and Lindsay Frey Palmquist

Talks — S3, EP1 / A Talk About Inclusion and Having Courageous Conversations

“When we start conversations — uncomfortable, courageous conversations — that’s what leads to change.” Join us for this talk about inclusion, diversity, having real conversations, and the work we can do to better ourselves and our communities.

With David Pettrone Swalve and Lindsey Frey Palmquist

Attitude/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids

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Life Time Swim 101

This expert Q&A explains all the swim programs Life Time has to offer, including lessons and activities.

By Life Time Editorial Team

Aqua Fitness Family/Parenting/Kids

One kid about to jump off a diving board into a pool next to two other kids on swim team.

What You Need to Know About Life Time’s Swim Team

How this sport can help transform young swimmers into lifelong athletes — and why it could be a beneficial activity for your kiddos.

By Molly Kopischke

Aqua Fitness Family/Parenting/Kids

How to Be Happy for Others

How cultivating joy for others can help transform scarcity thinking.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Community Coworkers

6 Festive Snacks for Family Movie Night

Nosh on these sweet and savory eats while enjoying your favorite holiday flick together.

By Molly Kopischke

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

Talks — S2, EP14 / A Holiday Unlike Any Other: Tips for Navigating the Season

There are a lot of reasons the holidays can be challenging — especially this year. Jen Elmquist, LMFT, director of Life Time Mind, offers a toolbox of tips for handling the holidays in the midst of a pandemic, from changing traditions to complicated relationships to coping with all the other emotions we’re feeling as we approach the season.

With Jen Elmquist, LMFT, director of Life Time Mind

Attitude/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids

Kids laughing while eating school lunch.

Keeping Kids Fed

Learn how the Life Time Foundation is supporting school districts as they continue to safely feed children throughout the United States during these challenging times.

By Molly Kopischke

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

A woman sitting in front of her Christmas tree using a smartphone.

Redefining Holiday Traditions

Not participating in your usual holiday events this year? Consider these ideas instead.

By Molly Kopischke

Family/Parenting/Kids Holidays

Illustration of a basketball, kettlebell, parent and child, book, and water.

14 Activity Ideas the Whole Family Will Love

In need of a little inspiration for ways to keep your family entertained and engaged? Check out this mix of at-home and in-club fun everyone will enjoy.

By Lindsey Frey Palmquist

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

Why Meaningful Encounters Matter

Loneliness is a huge health risk for us all. Here are ways to create more high-quality connections.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

An illustration of a quiz with different size hearts as response options circled.

How Kind Are You?

Take our quiz to find out!

By Elizabeth Millard

Family/Parenting/Kids Personal Development

A mother and daughter are both on devices.

4 Ways to Help Kids Change Their Cellphone Habits

Are your children glued to their smartphones? Here are a few ways to help them reclaim their time and focus.

By Helen Martineau

Family/Parenting/Kids Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

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East Meets West

Separated by decades and thousands of miles, a family reunites in Istanbul.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Family/Parenting/Kids Travel

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The Power of Kindness

How being good to others can be good for you.

By Elizabeth Millard

Attitude/Mindset Community

The Power of Language

What if every word you uttered came true instantly? What if you were required to follow through on everything you said? How would your language change? Would you even be able to talk at all?

By Cat Thompson

Community Coworkers