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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.

By Lindsey Frey Palmquist

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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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.

By Joseph Hart

Family/Parenting/Kids Men's Health

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.

By Emily Ewen

Family/Parenting/Kids

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.

By Heidi Wachter

Family/Parenting/Kids Inclusive Wellness

4 Easy Ways To Encourage Healthy Eating in Kids

Make good-for-you food fun with these ideas from the Life Time Foundation.

By Megan Sheley

Family/Parenting/Kids Nutrition Tips

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9 Ways to Connect and Transform a Community

It’s National Night Out! Here are some tips for fostering personal and social support networks within your community.

By Experience Life Staff

Community Relationships

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.

By Heidi Wachter

Family/Parenting/Kids Mental Health

PUMPING IRONY: Die Hard

A new government report paints a dismal portrait of hospice care in the United States. And regulatory agencies are powerless to respond.

By Craig Cox

Aging Parents Pumping Irony

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How Can I Adapt to Using Nonbinary Pronouns?

The three keys are listening, asking, and apologizing if you make a mistake, says our expert.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Inclusive Wellness

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Awake in the Wild: Reclaiming Nature and Family in the Digital Age

Can outdoor cooking reinvigorate our screen-numbed senses?

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Family/Parenting/Kids Food Culture

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Pool Safety Essentials

Seven expert tips for keeping kids safe in and near water.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Aqua Fitness Family/Parenting/Kids

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9 Life Time Date Night Ideas

Ready for a night out with a healthy twist? Look no further than your athletic country club.

By Molly Kopischke

Dating/Marriage Membership

How Can I Work Through the Grief of Losing My Pet?

Here are four tips to help you cope with the loss of a beloved pet.

By Jon Spayde

Mental Health Pets

3 Questions for Any Couple

Does your "attachment style" clash with your partner? Here are three questions to ask to help your relationship become more secure.

By Stan Tatkin

Dating/Marriage

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.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Aqua Fitness Family/Parenting/Kids

16 Family-Friendly Summer Activities

Get excited to make this summer extra fun with these simple, cost effective ideas.

By Molly Kopischke

Home/Living Play/Recreation

THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Asking

Ever feel uncomfortable asking for what you want? Learn how to make requests that support your desires and serve your relationships.

By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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Wired for Love: Are You an Anchor, an Island, or a Wave?

Renowned couples’ therapist Stan Tatkin explains how three “attachment styles” affect our relationships — and how we can become more secure with our partners.

By Stan Tatkin

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

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.

By Michael Dregni

Family/Parenting/Kids Meal Planning & Prep

How Can I Raise My Kids to Be Ecoconscious?

It's important to model best practices — and make it fun!

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Sustainability

PUMPING IRONY: Teacher’s Pet

A new poll suggests domesticated animals are a great source of stress relief for geezers. My relationship with our elderly neurotic cat tells me it’s not nearly that simple.

By Craig Cox

Pets Pumping Irony

Relationships

Junior Membership 101

How a Man’s Relationship with His Father Shapes His Life

A Fresh Take on Kids’ Meals

Game Changer: Tony Gonzalez

4 Easy Ways To Encourage Healthy Eating in Kids

9 Ways to Connect and Transform a Community

Greener Childhood, Happier Adulthood

PUMPING IRONY: Die Hard

How Can I Adapt to Using Nonbinary Pronouns?

Awake in the Wild: Reclaiming Nature and Family in the Digital Age

Pool Safety Essentials

9 Life Time Date Night Ideas

How Can I Work Through the Grief of Losing My Pet?

3 Questions for Any Couple

16 Ways to Make the Most of Your Pool Day

16 Family-Friendly Summer Activities

THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Asking

Wired for Love: Are You an Anchor, an Island, or a Wave?

5 Ways to Find More Time for Family Meals

How Can I Raise My Kids to Be Ecoconscious?

PUMPING IRONY: Teacher’s Pet

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