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How to Plan the Perfect Birthday Party for Your Kids

Four party-planning-essentials for every child’s birthday party.
By Callie Fredrickson

5 Swimming-Gear Essentials to Keep Kids Safe in the Pool

A checklist for getting your child ready to jump in the water.
By Emily Ewen

PUMPING IRONY: It’s Your Move

The vast majority of older adults prefer to stay in their own home as they age, but a recent survey suggests most of us haven’t done the necessary planning to age in place. Thankfully, there are plenty of companies that make the relocation process more palatable.
By Craig Cox

Talks — S6, EP22 / Live, Work, Play: Bringing a Healthy Way of Life In to All of Your Spaces

Our wants and needs in our work and home environments have changed, with many of us prioritizing health-supportive features now more than ever. In this episode, James O’Reilly, president of Life Time Work, and Eric Padget, senior director of real estate for Life Time Living, share how health can be better integrated into spaces and how Life Time has responded to this desire with the offerings of Life Time Work coworking spaces and Life Time Living apartment homes, respectively.

With James O’Reilly and Eric Padget

5 Benefits of Summer Camp

Summer camps provide more than just nonstop fun: Kids can also gain new skills and knowledge that last well beyond summer’s end.
By Callie Fredrickson

Treatment Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Met With Concerns

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines to recommend earlier and more aggressive treatment options — including bariatric surgery and pharmaceuticals — for children identified as obese,. However, some experts are concerned. Here's why.
By Michael Dregni

How to Help Kids Manage Stress

Mental health experts offer tips for spotting signs of stress in children, along with healthy ways to help them cope. Plus, discover three mindfulness exercises for the whole family.
By Emily Ewen

In It Together: 3 Life Skills Kids Can Gain From Group Activities

Exposing children to group environments provides opportunities for lifelong learning and growth.
By Callie Fredrickson

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.
By Katie Dohman

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.
By Casie Leigh Lukes

How to Make the Most of Parents Night Out at Life Time

Meet a few moms and dads who are loving this membership benefit.
By Callie Fredrickson

How Can I Help My Child Understand and Manage Their Emotions?

Here are five steps to help teach emotional literacy to your kids.
By Jessie Sholl

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.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

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.
By Jon Spayde

The Hidden Costs of Family Caregiving

Here's a closer look at the financial and emotional costs of providing care for your loved ones.
By Jazz Ward

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.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Talks — S6, EP17 / 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.

With Brian McKinney, CPT, and Roshini Rajkumar

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.
By Lisa Samalonis

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.
By Jessie Sholl

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.
By Callie Fredrickson

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.
By Kara Douglass Thom
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