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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.
Food, People, Community: A Q&A With Chef Yia Vang
Union Hmong Kitchen chef Yia Vang has been featured in Bon Appetit and competed on The Iron Chef, but his passion lies in using food to foster relationships and community.
How to Make the Most of Parents Night Out at Life Time
Meet a few moms and dads who are loving this membership benefit.
How Can I Help My Child Understand and Manage Their Emotions?
Here are five steps to help teach emotional literacy to your kids.
How to Say Goodbye to a Pet
Here are some expert tips to help you make the most of the remaining days with your beloved pet.
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.
The Hidden Costs of Family Caregiving
Here’s a closer look at the financial and emotional costs of providing care for your loved ones.
How to Care for An Aging Pet
Animal friends are good for our health — but caring for senior pets comes with challenges. Experts share tips for supporting your best pals through their golden years.
Finding Strength in Partnership
Working with a coach or personal trainer can boost your fitness efforts and help you make meaningful progress toward your goals. Sometimes, however, we overlook how powerful the partnership can be, including the gains that go beyond physical fitness. In this episode, we hear the firsthand experience of Life Time member Roshini Rajkumar and her coach Brian McKinney, CPT, how they get the most out of their experience working together, and what to look for in your own trainer-client relationship.
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.
What to Do When Someone You’re Dating Ghosts You
Getting ghosted can be upsetting, even for the most resilient of people. Try these simple strategies to move on.
Women at Work: Insights, Wisdom, and Advice
Five Life Time Work leaders share their advice for women who are looking to both thrive in their careers and achieve balance.
7 Simple Ways to Improve Social Connection
Our screens often keep us from fully engaging with the people right in front of us. Discover several strategies to show that you’re present.
7 Ways to Be a Great Workout Partner
Support each other’s fitness goals and make the most of your time together.
How to Use Dating Apps More Mindfully
Online dating offers a world of potential at your fingertips, but it can also lead to stress and anxiety. Our experts share advice for dating more mindfully.
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.
Survey Says: It’s Never Too Late in Life to Make Fulfilling Friendships
A recent study shows that adults aged 55 and older are craving more social activity and satisfying relationships — which helps them adopt healthier habits.
PUMPING IRONY: Operating Principles
U.S. seniors undergo about a million major surgeries every year, often without fully considering the risks. The consequences can be deadly.
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.
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.
4 Strategies to Teach Empathy to Children
Use these tips to help instill empathy early on.