LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
When you think of the phrase “healthy family,” what comes to mind? Once upon a time, my earnest answer for my family would have been: eating more vegetables, playing high-intensity sports together, spending time outdoors. I’ve been forced to redefine health over the past year as a difficult heart condition diagnosis placed me on an unexpected physical and mental health journey. I’ve had to alter my lifestyle to become quieter, less stressful and less physically taxing. I’ve had to learn to lean in to gentler exercise, journaling, more therapy and medication for both physical ailments and anxiety. I’ve learned that prioritizing my kids’ mental health isn’t nearly as effective if I’m not also prioritizing mine. Healthy for my family looks much different in 2023: focusing on rest, joy and time together. We’re still eating vegetables, playing sports and getting outdoors. And we’ll continue to place our mental health first with both the support of professionals and each other. In the midst of my own journey, I’m excited to help offer other families the opportunity to consider what healthy means for you this year, too. I hope you’ll join MetroFamily for our brand new event this spring, OKC Thrive Fest on Saturday, March 25 at RIVERSPORT OKC . Enjoy a day of fun activities with your family, and check out all the vendors providing resources related to family mental wellness and physical health. Find the details on page 6. I’m looking forward to seeing you there and hearing how MetroFamily can support your family this year. With hope,
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Publisher Sarah Taylor Managing Editor Erin Page
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A HEART CONDITION DIAGNOSIS IN 2022, AT THE AGE OF 39, NECESSITATED SURGICAL PLACEMENT OF A PACEMAKER/ DEFIBRILLATOR – AND REDEFINED WHAT HEALTHY MEANS FOR ME.
Erin Page Managing Editor
ON THE COVER Rex is the winner of MetroFamily’s 2023 Cover Kids Search in the 6-7 age category! Rex is an active second grader from Edmond who loves to tell jokes, dance, swim and play flag football and baseball. He enjoys rock climbing at Threshold and attending art camp at Edmond Fine Arts Institute. A seasoned traveler, Rex has been to 15 states and Canada. By his own rule, he will try any food at least once, with his favorites being broccoli, apples, fish and mac and cheese. Rex is the son of Kay, and together their family has fostered four children after being inspired by a MetroFamily series on the need for foster families in our state. Rex and Kay’s favorite place to visit in OKC is Scissortail Park. Special thanks to Oklahoma Contemporary for hosting Rex’s photoshoot and providing their popular DJ camp set up — see page 43 for more info on this unique camp opportunity!
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