By Lesley Iwinski Every month during the years my children were young, I settled in my chair – with a deep sigh of anticipation at the opportunity to relax for 20-30 minutes – to read the latest issue of Lexington Family Magazine. At the dining room table with a cup of coffee at my elbow […]
What is your definition of a hero? Most likely, it is something along the lines of “an extraordinary person who is brave and self-less and has made an act of supreme courage in the face of danger.” There are many heroes among us these days: first responders, respiratory therapists, grocery workers, police officers, nurses, doctors… […]
(BPT) – While many homeowners love the unique charm and beauty that can only be found in an older home, the truth is that older houses present challenges to keeping everyone safe, especially little ones. For any house where children are being raised, or where they may spend a lot of time, it’s a good […]
Frightened. Shaken. Small. Powerless. I’m sure most of us have felt like this at some point during this coronavirus crisis. These feelings can see overwhelming at time, but listening to and caring for our feelings is central to well-being. I know when I listen to my feelings, they tell me what I need. When I […]
While spending more time at home, it’s important that you take the necessary steps to make sure your family is ready for the unexpected in the event a home fire or carbon monoxide (CO) leak occurs. You might be surprised to learn that CO poisoning is the number one cause of accidental poisoning in the […]
Co-written and developed by Bambu Allgaier and Kathryn Dickens, RDN Have you ever felt that deciding what to cook for dinner is often more difficult than actually preparing the meal itself? Let Good Foods Co-Op bear some of the mental load of meal planning for you this week! We have developed a plant-based meal plan with […]
Do you want your children to develop good habits? Study to learn? Contribute to the everyday work of running a home? That is awesome! You and many other parents want to see children develop into self-motivated, cooperative, curious, dedicated human beings. To get that result, it seems like everyone uses rewards, including schools and the […]
If you find yourself in the weeks after the holidays living with toy overload, you are not alone. You didn’t intend for this to happen, but here you are: knee deep and tripping over toys. What can you do to create more order, less mess and less chaos? Step one is to talk with your […]
If you’re trying to eat more veggies and you’re encouraging your kids to do the same, you may struggle with making meals tasty enough to tempt even the pickiest eaters in your family. The struggle is real! But don’t worry, there are plenty of options that are plant-based, healthy and delicious. Start exploring a few […]
It’s the time of year when parents vow to eat better, get in shape and spend more quality time with their kids. But those goals can feel out of reach for a busy family. We asked two Healthy Living experts from the YMCA of Central Kentucky how parents can set attainable goals for better health […]
