Category: Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness: aka Skim Milk

Skim milk is our category of posts featuring health and wellness. These articles are dedicated to taking care of yourself inside and out.  As parents, it is essential that we learn to take care of ourselves so that we can be at our best for our children.  Skim milk posts feature tips on healthy eating, good habits, and easy ways to improve your life.

  • Should Schools Ban Phones? An Urgent Decision For Educators

    Should Schools Ban Phones?  An Urgent Decision For Educators
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    Should Phones Be Allowed In School? No! And Here’s Why In the US, states are moving toward banning cell phones in schools, and as a School Counselor, I couldn’t agree more with this decision. Innovative tech is a hallmark of a great school. Young, creative minds mixed with the latest developments have always been a… Read more

  • How to be More Active (without Joining the Gym)

    How to be More Active (without Joining the Gym)

    We’ve all heard the advice that increasing your physical activity will impact your health in a positive way.  Sitting for long periods of time has been described as being as dangerous as smoking cigarettes. The good news is that getting more steps in doesn’t require a membership to a fancy, intimidating gym. This article will… Read more

  • Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables with this Simple Smoothie Recipe

    Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables with this Simple Smoothie Recipe

    Smoothies are the ultimate hack for getting my children to eat healthy! I have tried every trick, hack and tactic I can think of to get my kids to eat the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. When they were first born, I introduced different fruits and veggies to them as babies. I have… Read more

  • Easy Weight Loss Meal Plan Tips

    Easy Weight Loss Meal Plan Tips

    Whether you are trying to eat healthier to slim down or to improve your quality of life, an easy weight loss meal plan can be your ticket to staying on track and keeping your sanity. Meal planning may sound stressful but when it comes to keeping to your diet, planning ahead is key. One afternoon… Read more