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Every parent has heard that children should be eating a "balanced diet." But a balance of what? Here are the nine nutrients that every child should be getting on a daily basis:

"Whether it's one child running up to give me a hug, or enthusiastically telling me about their day or wanting to share a story with me, I have formed special bonds with many of the kids..."

Need something to do with the family this holiday season? Look no more! Start2Finish has compiled some affordable and fun activities to do! We hope they bring you much joy! 

If you’re like most parents, you work hard to make sure your children eat their veggies, brush their teeth and always say “please” and “thank you,” but one important habit is often forgotten. Read more here: 

Running is a wonderful activity and it is important to do it safely. Check out these great tips for a safe and fun running experience!

What is a great way to get kids active? Start a running group! Not only is it fun, but it is interactive and great for long term wellness. 

Let the past be the past and the future ever exciting. How do you become better? You refuse to look at what has already been done. Read more here -- 

We all reach critical points in our lives where our mental toughness is tested. It might be a toxic friend or colleague, a dead-end job, or a struggling relationship. Whatever the challenge, you have to be strong, see things through a new lens and take decisive action if you want to move through it successfully. Read these steps to mental wellness ... 

Did you know your emotional intelligence can affect how successful you are? Especially as a leader. Success as a leader can depend not just on how well you manage your employees, but how well you manage yourself. Want to know more, click here -- 

The world is a stressful place and sometimes that stress can have adverse affects on your wellness. Check out these tips on how you can stress less and live better. 

We know that running is important, but how do we get our children to actually run? With constant distractions, this article answers some of your questions. 

There is no doubt that running is connected to healthy living, but there is a question of how far a child should go while running. Are marathons ok? Are they harmful? Read the analysis here. 

he specific nutritional choices you and your youngster make are crucial. Good nutrition is essential to good health and at Start2finish we encourage parents to think about their nutritional decisions as health decisions.

Some school-aged children can’t wait to get home from school, stake out a place on the couch, and spend the rest of the afternoon and evening watching TV. Physical activity is just not on their radar screens, at least not by choice.

Aerobic training strengthens the heart and lungs and improves muscle function. One goal of aerobic training is to enhance sports performance and to improve training response. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about aerobic training exercises.

"For years I dreaded the sound of my morning alarm. It represented so much that was wrong with my life. I’d have to end whatever great dream I was having, put on clothes I didn’t like, go out into the world bleary-eyed and stand in a cramped train with a hundred other people who would also rather be anywhere else."

Jobs, kids, hobbies, relationships--the following people have them all. Yet, despite busy schedules, they give back to their communities. Learn how you can, too.

Whether dancing around the living room on a rainy day or singing along to the radio, school-age kids love listening to — and participating in — music. And there are loads of good reasons to encourage this enthusiasm. Research shows that kids who are actively involved in music (who play it or sing it regularly):

Parental support plays a crucial role in helping preteens and teens succeed in middle school. But as students grow more independent during these years, it can be challenging for parents to know which situations call for involvement and which ones call for a more behind-the-scenes approach.