On my life – long journey to discover and realize ultimate wellness, I have been guided by the following principles. They are my five rules to live a happy, balanced and rich life. Don’t short – change yourself. The success of my 555 Ultimate Family Wellness Plan, and all of my other programs is not premised on […]
Category Archives: Parenting
07
Sep
Sep
So, after a weekend at Great Wolf Lodge, in the heart of the Poconos, celebrating Emilia and Francesca’s 8th birthday, I am incredibly troubled by what I saw. Look, we are all born with different shapes, sizes and metabolisms, but what I witnessed on display was America at its most unhealthy!! I’ve never believed in […]
20
Oct
Oct
Why does David choose to work out with his 6-year-old-daughters? Click the image below for the article featured on DailyMail.co.uk to find out!
29
Jul
Jul
Squats on the playground? Ab crunches during movie time? It can be challenging to fit in workouts when you’re playing and entertaining your kids. Here are six creative ways I turn playtime into workout time with my daughters. It’s time to have fun, workout & LIVE! It’s Monday and I am still reveling […]
11
Sep
Sep
Counting down sleeps is how Emilia and Francesca count down to exciting events. Well, “One more sleep” until they start kindergarten!! They are calm and excited, while I’m quietly “freaking out”! I’m sure all of you moms and dads out there with kindergarten – bound children can relate to what I’m feeling and going through. […]
29
Aug
Aug
It was a rough night, which meant an equally tough day. Francesca was home with a double ear infection while Emilia was at camp with her friends. The day passed by quickly and uneventfully. The antibiotic was kicking in and Francesca was willing herself better. She went with me to pick up Emilia from the […]
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Jul
Jul
I was born and raised in a loving house and instilled with the belief that I could accomplish all I set my mind to do. I’m not sure I fully comprehended or believed what those words meant. As a single father of soon-to-be 5-year-old twin girls, I am raising them with love so that they […]
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May
May
When I decided that I wanted to be a parent, I had a very clear sense of the type of parent I was going to strive to be – loving, kind, nurturing, and patient. My kids would want for nothing, but they wouldn’t be spoiled brats either. I think being a good parent is not […]
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May
May
We know all the benefits, so how do we get our kids to eat them? My daughters started eating green vegetables (steamed and puréed fresh) every day. Starting with green peas, carrots, green beans and avocado ( I know it’s a fruit) they grew up having acquired a taste for them. It’s easy guys – […]