Relationships

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100 Ways to Move More as a Family

Movement connects and brings us together, cutting across generational lines and sparking joy and camaraderie. Give some of these ideas a go as you get active with your family, friends, and community.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Family/Parenting/Kids Fitness Tips

A child's hand holding one of the Life Time Immun-E-Z lozenges.

Should Kids Be Taking Supplements?

A registered dietitian (and mom!) offers considerations and guidance around supporting kids’ nutrient status.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Family/Parenting/Kids Supplements

Talks — S8, EP22 / The Case for Authentic and Effective Communication

Understand the skills, strategies, and best practices for having effective and authentic conversations in the workplace — and beyond.

With Amelia Reigstad, PhD

Community Coworkers

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8 Tips to Navigate Back-to-School Stress

The first weeks of school are stressful for parents as well as kids. Here's how to set your family up for success.

By Katie Dohman

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

7 Workplace Communication Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Workplace communication challenges can undermine our equanimity, sap our satisfaction, and hurt our success. A renowned mindfulness teacher shows us how to build stronger, more successful relationships — with our colleagues and ourselves.

By Sharon Salzberg

Coworkers Healthy Communication

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What Is Social Rest?

Do you feel alone or worn down by certain people? Discover the signs that you need more social rest and with whom to find it.

By Jessie Sholl

Friends Mindfulness/Meditation

Perks for Parents: 5 Things Included for Kids in a Junior Membership

Explore how your family can maximize their membership and take advantage of its complimentary offerings.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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Fighting Parkinson’s

We’re in the midst of a Parkinson’s disease crisis. Explore the causes of the world’s fastest growing neurological disorder — and discover the innovative new treatments and functional therapies that can help patients live long and productive lives.

By Michael Dregni

Aging Parents Inflammation

A young boy in front of a water slide outside at a Life Time pool.

The Many (Many!) Ways to Keep Your Kids Active and Engaged This Summer

Classes, swimming, pickleball, and more — the options are endless for your kid’s summer at Life Time.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

Annie Kragness with her daughter and her mother.

The Lessons Our Moms Teach Us

The cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program reflects on the lasting influence her mom has had on who she is and continues to strive to be.

By Annie Kragness

Aging Parents Family/Parenting/Kids

9 Tips for Scheduling — and Actually Enjoying — Family Meals

For hectic families, enjoying a meal together may feel like a luxury. These tips can help make the dream a reality.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

Chef Justin Sutherland on Food, Culture, and the Importance of Community

The chef, TV host, and cookbook author dishes on deepening our connections and celebrating food culture.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Community Food Culture

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What to Do When a Loved One Posts Misinformation

Misinformation is all around us, even in our social circles. Learn how to respond to it without losing your cool.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Friends

a woman meets with her family to share her recent medical diagnosis

How to Share a Difficult Diagnosis

The decision to disclose an illness to others is often a complicated one. This guidance can help you share the news your way.

By Jessie Sholl

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Cancer

PUMPING IRONY: Broken Homes

The sudden closure of a Pennsylvania nursing home highlights the postpandemic challenges facing an increasingly troubled industry.

By Craig Cox

Aging Parents Pumping Irony

What Is Compassionate Communication?

When we pay attention to the words we use and the way we use them, we improve the odds of strengthening and deepening our most meaningful relationships.

By Lindsey Dickinson

Aging Parents Community

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The Good-Enough Holiday

Let go of perfectionism and find more joy in the season.

By Melanie Haiken

Attitude/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids

Talks — S7, EP20 / Caring for Caregivers

Whether you’re in a position of caregiving for loved ones or in an industry in which it’s your job to do so, caring for others can take an invisible toll on one’s health. It’s made even more challenging by the lack or absence of societal systems to support caregivers.

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, explains the effects of caregiving, including the corresponding struggles you may experience — such as trauma, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. She also shares ideas for how caregivers can care for themselves and support their well-being.

With Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW

Aging Parents Family/Parenting/Kids

4 Reasons to Host or Attend a Holiday Gathering

Though they can sometimes feel like too much trouble to host or attend, holiday gatherings can actually support our health. These are some of the ways.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Community Friends