As a parent, nothing can match the pain and utter devastation of losing a child. During difficult times, we must remember to cling onto others and fall back on our support network. Grief is a complicated process that works differently for everyone. We must process our grief in a healthy manner, or else we risk slipping into destructive habits and behaviors. Here are some coping strategies for parents struggling with the loss of a child.   Understanding Your Grief   It’s hard to find words that fully capture…

2014 is wrapping up and hopefully your year was full of fun and physical activity had by everyone in your family. I hope this year brought you closer to the realization, if you weren’t already aware of it, that physical activity is not just an activity you do sporadically, but a life-style that even the youngest members of your family should be participating in and can benefit a great deal from. Please check out my previous posts to read more about those benefits if you haven’t done so already! Usually…