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PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH THIS FALL SO YOU CAN BE FULLY PRESENT FOR ALL THE PUMPKIN PATCHES, FALL FESTIVALS AND FAMILY FUN THE SEASON BRINGS.
I f you’ve been reading MetroFamily for a while, you know we don’t shy away from addressing real issues that matter to families. We love to share seasonal events, like fall festivals and pumpkin patches, because we know bolstering family joy enhances relationships. And we know it’s equally important to address the everyday challenges and questions parents face. When we ask parents about their top concerns, family health and well-being consistently rise to the top. I understand this on a visceral level. Over the past few years, I have faced unexpected health challenges that have changed how I think about taking care of myself and my family. I’m here today, present for my kids, because I prioritized my health. I’ve also learned that physical health is just one piece of the puzzle — mental well-being, healthy relationships with
food and tech-life balance all play essential roles in a family’s overall wellness. That’s why this year’s Healthy Families Guide really hits home. It’s packed with advice from local experts who understand what OKC families are dealing with, from navigating AI and digital safety to exploring sensory-friendly meals and understanding pelvic health. Reading the practical insights in this issue has reminded me, again, that health and wellness are so much broader than caring for our physical bodies, though that is important. I’ve also been reminded that caring for our kids well starts with caring for ourselves first as parents. Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s instrumental to ensuring we can show up fully for the people we love. Speaking of which, I wish you a season of caring for yourself well so you can also enjoy family joy and connection at those pumpkin patches, fall festivals and in the great outdoors.
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With gratitude, Erin Page Erin Page CEO & Publisher
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