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Ca t o c t i n
K I D s For kids and parents alike
by Anita DiGregory
Conquering Spring Fever
30 DAY PERSONAL With spring break over, and be a powerful tool for effective time
TRAINING PLAN INCLUDED the end of the school year in management. Prioritize your schedule
sight, this time of year can be to include only those events most
*Offer valid with a minimum 12 month membership agreement at participating locations only. especially challenging. Final testing, necessary to accomplish. Displaying
Terms and conditions may vary based on applicable state laws and regulations. graduation ceremonies, weekend the calendar for all to see helps to
team games, teacher gifts, and other instill family teamwork.
Monthly dues still apply. Each location is independently owned and operated. Expires May 31, 2017 ©2017 Anytime Fitness, LLC end-of-the-year demands require Schedule Free Time
added energy and motivation;
130 Frederick Road, Thurmont, Next to Dunkin Donuts however, the warmer weather and It is especially important during
(301) 271-0077 mere exhaustion from the year stressful times that families take time
anytimefitness.com can lead to the exact opposite. to just be together and have fun.
It seems that just about the time Former Director of the National
allergy season kicks in, so does the Park Service and Board Co-chair
dreaded and very overwhelming of the U.S. Play Coalition Fran
“spring fever.” Symptoms include Mainella said, “Families that play
uneasiness, sluggishness, lack of together, stay together…so when
motivation, and inability to see the tougher situations come up, the fact
light at the end of the tunnel. Worst that they’ve played together makes
of all, spring fever seems to be very it so they can better communicate in
contagious, spreading from child those situations, too.”
to child, and child to parent, quite
effortlessly. Since the CDC has yet With the nicer weather, spring
to offer a vaccine for this motivation is the perfect time to get out and
slayer, here are a few tips that may enjoy a family hike, picnic, or outing
help you to reach that light at the together.
end of the tunnel, otherwise known Plan a Family Vacation
as summer.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff By planning a summer adventure,
parents and children alike have
With all the added demands something exciting to look forward
of the end of the year, things can to, and that in itself can be a great
feel a bit overwhelming, while our motivator. According to a scientific
energy tanks may be pretty close study published in the journal
to empty. Prioritize your to-do list. Applied Research in Quality of
Try focusing on those events that Life, the effect of anticipating a
are the most important, and letting vacation boosted happiness levels
the others slide a bit for now. When for eight weeks. With more than
you are busy running your kids to 1,500 individuals evaluated, the
different activities and team sports study concluded that happiness was
games, while also trying to help higher in anticipation of travel than
them complete end-of-the-year even after the trip. In fact, there
projects and study for finals, now was little difference found between
may not be the best time to take on vacationers’ and non-vacationers’
other big projects like remodeling or post-trip happiness. By planning the
reorganizing the house. getaway together, family members
Set a Schedule can, therefore, find that extra
incentive to accomplish all those
During these last few weeks, a not-so-fun, year-end tasks.
little planning may prove helpful.
Recording events on a large calendar, If all else fails, remember that
and displaying it where everyone in you’ve almost made it! Summer
the family can regularly see it, can is almost within reach…and look
at all of the amazing things you
accomplished this year!
The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes
her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.
~ Harriet Ann Jacobs
Ca t o c t i n
K I D s For kids and parents alike
by Anita DiGregory
Conquering Spring Fever
30 DAY PERSONAL With spring break over, and be a powerful tool for effective time
TRAINING PLAN INCLUDED the end of the school year in management. Prioritize your schedule
sight, this time of year can be to include only those events most
*Offer valid with a minimum 12 month membership agreement at participating locations only. especially challenging. Final testing, necessary to accomplish. Displaying
Terms and conditions may vary based on applicable state laws and regulations. graduation ceremonies, weekend the calendar for all to see helps to
team games, teacher gifts, and other instill family teamwork.
Monthly dues still apply. Each location is independently owned and operated. Expires May 31, 2017 ©2017 Anytime Fitness, LLC end-of-the-year demands require Schedule Free Time
added energy and motivation;
130 Frederick Road, Thurmont, Next to Dunkin Donuts however, the warmer weather and It is especially important during
(301) 271-0077 mere exhaustion from the year stressful times that families take time
anytimefitness.com can lead to the exact opposite. to just be together and have fun.
It seems that just about the time Former Director of the National
allergy season kicks in, so does the Park Service and Board Co-chair
dreaded and very overwhelming of the U.S. Play Coalition Fran
“spring fever.” Symptoms include Mainella said, “Families that play
uneasiness, sluggishness, lack of together, stay together…so when
motivation, and inability to see the tougher situations come up, the fact
light at the end of the tunnel. Worst that they’ve played together makes
of all, spring fever seems to be very it so they can better communicate in
contagious, spreading from child those situations, too.”
to child, and child to parent, quite
effortlessly. Since the CDC has yet With the nicer weather, spring
to offer a vaccine for this motivation is the perfect time to get out and
slayer, here are a few tips that may enjoy a family hike, picnic, or outing
help you to reach that light at the together.
end of the tunnel, otherwise known Plan a Family Vacation
as summer.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff By planning a summer adventure,
parents and children alike have
With all the added demands something exciting to look forward
of the end of the year, things can to, and that in itself can be a great
feel a bit overwhelming, while our motivator. According to a scientific
energy tanks may be pretty close study published in the journal
to empty. Prioritize your to-do list. Applied Research in Quality of
Try focusing on those events that Life, the effect of anticipating a
are the most important, and letting vacation boosted happiness levels
the others slide a bit for now. When for eight weeks. With more than
you are busy running your kids to 1,500 individuals evaluated, the
different activities and team sports study concluded that happiness was
games, while also trying to help higher in anticipation of travel than
them complete end-of-the-year even after the trip. In fact, there
projects and study for finals, now was little difference found between
may not be the best time to take on vacationers’ and non-vacationers’
other big projects like remodeling or post-trip happiness. By planning the
reorganizing the house. getaway together, family members
Set a Schedule can, therefore, find that extra
incentive to accomplish all those
During these last few weeks, a not-so-fun, year-end tasks.
little planning may prove helpful.
Recording events on a large calendar, If all else fails, remember that
and displaying it where everyone in you’ve almost made it! Summer
the family can regularly see it, can is almost within reach…and look
at all of the amazing things you
accomplished this year!
The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes
her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.
~ Harriet Ann Jacobs
