Honestly, when we started chatting and putting feelers out about a sixth National Macaroni Kid newsletter (woohoo!) the topic was actually pretty obvious. Family Fitness. Fitness is important. Staying active is important. Fueling your body with healthy food is important. Teaching your kids to exercise and being active as a family is important.  All of these things make you, our Powerful Moms, even more powerful. But finding the time, effort, energy, will power, (and did we mention time?) to actually work out is tough (really tough) when you've got ...

The makers of Clorox2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster want to help incentivize parents to ‘pledge allegiance’ to play, with the Clorox2® Play 2Day pledge.  Besides being fun, outdoor play is a stress-buster, brain-booster and friendship-builder.  It even helps kids perform better at school and grow into healthier adults, so give your family a home team advantage by taking the Play 2Day pledge.  Parents can join the Play 2Day team by simply visiting www.clorox2play2day.com and taking the pledge.  As part of the Play 2Day program, Clorox2® is partnering with ...

Macaroni Kid encourages quality family time and wellness in all that we do.  We know that families working towards a goal can do anything (sky’s the limit!) when using teamwork and each other’s support.  We know bettering your family is your goal and we aim to give you some tools to do so.
Consider this our fitness all call to you and your family!  So, join us and get movin’!  We’re going to challenge you and your family to move, skip, jump, walk, jog, hop, sprint, and ...

Moms have the hardest job!  With five kids of my own, I’m guilty of bellowing “I can’t take another minute of this!”  Not so positive, I know!  But I have to be honest…I meant it!  I meant this and...many other negative, self-defeating thoughts and statements through the years.  The day’s stress topped with ‘end-of-day-mommy-exhaustion’ can do that to a person.  Am I right or am I right?
Then one day, I heard my daughter shout in an awful, guttural, honestly horrifying way, “I can’t ...

Children learn from their parents:  If you enjoy reading, they will read; if you eat junk food, they will eat junk food; and if you exercise, they will too.  The best approach is to get the whole family engaged in fun activities.  Remember to keep exercise simple and fun for everyone.

Physical activity can help protect your family from illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.  Exercise is also a great stress reliever.

Ok, before you start the family fitness plan, make sure everyone has the 'ok' from the family ...

Don’t let the cooler weather stop you from keeping your kids active! You don’t need fancy equipment or a health club to help your kids get their 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity. All you need are some regular household items and a little imagination. Combine a few of these tips, and they’ll quickly add up to a fun and healthy 60-minute routine you can do no matter what the weather outside is doing. Naturally, the best way to get your kids moving is to ...

Healthy eating and fueling your body are important aspects of fitness.  Each month, we'll include a kid-friendly protein-packed recipe to help fuel your family!  This month, Laura Fuentes, Chief Mom @MOMables and expert in family-friendly food, brings us The Ultimate Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars - packed with energy and deliciousness!

When my kids go play at a neighbor’s house and snack time comes around, they are usually given something that must be “unwrapped” and comes from a box in the pantry.  At our house, kids that come over ...

Here in New England, fall is a much-anticipated time of year…and of all the seasons, it’s definitely the one my family enjoys the most.  With the humidity gone, there are a few crisp months that outdoor activities are a daily pleasure.  After school hours are spent in the backyard.  Friday nights are spent watching our high school football team.  Saturdays are spent on the soccer field.  My family loves to hike and the dogs revel in the longer, cooler walks we take.  We go apple picking and pumpkin ...

We don’t just want you to read the Family Fitness articles, we want you to be a part of this!  Who knows more about working fitness into the crazy, busy, stressful, exciting life of a mom than...YOU?!

So here’s the deal; we want to hear from you!  If you've jumped on the bandwagon, you can inspire others to do the same!  Whether you're a personal trainer or play WiiFit with your kids, you're part of the family fitness revolution!  If you've made fitness ...