Family Archives - Mama Bear Strong

Well Hello There

February 25, 2018February 25, 2018 allisonwhitman

If you’re here, you probably have a kid or more and are a Mama Bear…and you get that the best intentions get side tracked! So here’s a post of a bunch of things that have been going on that may or may not have contributed to not posting…though I’ve wanted to!! First, the culprits to many… All three of us!... Read More

Donate Your Candy to a Good Cause!

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017 allisonwhitman

So, it’s been over a week since Halloween. Let me guess…you still have a bunch of candy! Time to get it out of the house Mama Bears!! Something we’ve done in the past is to let our daughter trade her candy for a toy she’s wanted. Then she feels like she won the Halloween lottery! But then what? We... Read More

Is this a scene at your house??

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017 allisonwhitman

Hey Mama bears…let’s talk! Is this a typical scene at your house? Kid’s face in some device or watching the tv? Our kids… 1. Behave better when they get active 2. Are healthier when they get active 3. Talk more openly about their day when doing other things 4. Are typically less active in colder months with less outdoor play... Read More

Healthy Families

May 12, 2017June 3, 2017

Words Of Encouragement This is an inspirational story that any parent should read… One of the best benefits of learning how to eat to fuel my body, as a mom, was learning what a healthy plate looks like. At Tony Horton Fitness Camps in the days of old, Tony used to talk about the important fuels for your body: lean... Read More