Sports and Kids: What’s Too Young? What’s Too Hard?
November 15, 2012 by Kristen
Filed under Endurance Events & Training, From Kristen
I don’t have children, but I’ve coached them, and I’ve watched my friends’ kids get into athletics. It’s incredible how early (and clearly!) some kids’ athletic ability becomes apparent. My best friend, Jami, was fast and agile, and a tremendous jumper. Always. She started out tiny, like a hummingbird, and then grew to my height [...]
My Little Fit Bottomed Dude
Happy Fit Bottomed Dude’s Week, everyone! In keeping with the theme of the week, I thought I’d talk this week about the littlest dude I know: my son! Not even a month old, this small fry has already inspired me to take my fitness to the next level. Which won’t be hard considering that [...]
Exciting News: Erin Had Her Baby!
Okay, so this isn’t Erin blogging—it’s Jenn. But I have some super exciting news! Like, life-changing news. There’s a new person in the Fit Bottomed Girl family, and he’s a boy! Yesterday morning, Erin gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Both Fit Bottomed Mama and new Fit Bottomed Dude are doing well and totally [...]
The Parental Influence on Food Choices
Now that I’m feeding my daughter all normal human foods, it’s really made me stop and think about what I’m eating—and not eating. I’m not at all a picky eater. I don’t nitpick what goes on a pizza or pick around foods when eating something with a lot of ingredients like a soup or casserole. [...]
A Super Scooter for Kids and Kids at Heart (and a Giveaway!)
October 8, 2011 by Erin
Filed under Family, Fitness Equipment, Past Giveaways
We get to try a lot of seriously cool products around here, and my most recent trial might be one of my faves. It might also be one of the largest review items I’ve ever received in the mail. Scooters are all the rage these days—at least if you judge by the kids scooting around [...]
7 Gluten-Free Halloween Party Snacks for Kids (and Kidults!)
By Lacy J. Hansen for DietsInReview.com Whether you’re the parent of a child with gluten allergies, need to be conscious of other children or are just a kid at heart, there are several easy and fun gluten-free treats you can prepare that are festive and don’t leave anyone feeling left out of the Halloween season. [...]
Getting Active Pretty Much Helps Everything
January 12, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Family, Guest Posts, Mamas
Today’s post is written by Kim Slaughter. Kim is a full-time research administrator while finishing her Master of Public Administration degree in nonprofit management and health services administration. She also serves as vice-president and development officer for the Kansas City, Mo., council of Girls on the Run—a national nonprofit program that encourages pre-teen girls to [...]
