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A New Leash on Life: Rob Kugler
Marine Corps veteran Rob Kugler found his way home after taking a transformative road trip with his beloved, terminally ill dog.
How to Create New Family and Holiday Traditions
New realities sometimes require new holiday rituals. Here’s how to embrace change without losing the spirit of your traditions.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
For people dealing with loss or sorrow, the holiday season can be a painful time. Here are strategies to help you cope.
What’s the Best Way to Handle Unsolicited Advice From Family Members?
Holiday gatherings can be an especially fraught time for unwelcome advice. Our expert says to try to remain curious, open, and polite. Here’s how.
Holiday Food Frustration
With all the season’s celebratory meals and treat-heavy traditions, it can be hard to steer clear of unhealthy stuff. Here’s how to enjoy holiday meals while staying true to your own food values.
4 Road-Trip Routes
These classic road trips are packed with history and adventure. You might just be inspired to spend more time out of your car than in it.
Wendy Welz’s Success Story
After her husband’s diagnosis, one woman’s life changed overnight. Picking up a paintbrush helped her find strength.
Junior Membership 101
Curious about what’s included in a Life Time Junior Membership? This expert Q&A explains all that Life Time has to offer for kids 13 and under.
How a Man’s Relationship with His Father Shapes His Life
The connection a man has with his father shapes his life. Which is why every adult son must choose how that relationship will – or won’t – define him.
A Fresh Take on Kids’ Meals
With a refresh of its kids’ menu, the LifeCafe introduces three colorful, nutrient-rich meals the whole family will love.
Game Changer: Tony Gonzalez
NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez’s life took off once he overcame his fears. Now he helps others learn to overcome adversity.
4 Easy Ways To Encourage Healthy Eating in Kids
Make good-for-you food fun with these ideas from the Life Time Foundation.
Greener Childhood, Happier Adulthood
Access to green space during childhood may lower the incidence of mental-health issues later on, according to a recent study.
How Can I Adapt to Using Nonbinary Pronouns?
The three keys are listening, asking, and apologizing if you make a mistake, says our expert.
Awake in the Wild: Reclaiming Nature and Family in the Digital Age
Can outdoor cooking reinvigorate our screen-numbed senses?
Pool Safety Essentials
Seven expert tips for keeping kids safe in and near water.
16 Ways to Make the Most of Your Pool Day
Head to Life Time to enjoy the Beach Club experience and pool time summer fun.
5 Ways to Find More Time for Family Meals
Psychologist and family therapist Anne Fishel, PhD, offers several strategies for finding more time to dine together.
How Can I Raise My Kids to Be Ecoconscious?
It’s important to model best practices — and make it fun!
Should You Co-Sleep With Your Baby?
Most people around the world share their beds with an infant. If you choose to do this, James McKenna, PhD, offers some tips to be as safe as possible.
4 Steps to Better Family Meals
There are numerous benefits to eating together as a family. Here are some tips to make it happen.