Carbohydrates are a necessary and essential part of a teenager’s neurological, hormonal, and physical development. In this article we cover why carbohydrates are important for teenagers and how to make healthy choices.

It’s not uncommon for teens to suffer from lack of sleep. A night or two can be manageable but when consistently lacking, it can add up to adverse effects like weight gain, memory and learning loss, anxiety and depression. Read my latest blog on Teen Sleep Deficit for more info on why, how and 10 practical solutions.

The presence of sugar in the teen diet is pervasive and its impact is becoming more obvious as overweight, obesity and Type 2 Diabetes continues to dramatically increase among American adolescents.

Teen Weight loss: How to help your teen lose weight, improve body acceptance and build resilient self-confidence.

Measured Breathing is one of the most underrated and often forgotten treasures when it comes to helping us calm and relax. Breathing is what we do unconsciously and naturally, so it’s easy to overlook how powerful it can be.

If you suffer from anxiety or constant thoughts of self-judgement and negativity, these breathing techniques can make a world of difference.

As each new year rolls in, we tend to turn our thoughts to bigger, bolder plans of what we’ll achieve. New changes that we wished we had accomplished the year prior, or stopped and want to revisit gain. The new year brings fresh optimism and motivation to “do it differently” this year. So with that note, let’s consider how you might approach this year’s resolutions or intentions differently.