SAS Life
Telling the stories of our people, highlighting our culture, and sharing tips for work life balance.![The Parent Care Conversation](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2016/05/Oceanscape-Chelsea-June-2016.jpg)
Starting the Parent Care conversation . . . There are numerous reasons why we don’t want to have this conversation and avoid it at all costs. It’s awkward . . . it’s emotional . . . it feels presumptuous and uncomfortable . . . the list goes on and on.
![Baby Led Weaning: What it is and How to do it](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/09/salmon-green-bean-dinner-mom-baby-portions-600x336.jpg)
If you have recently had a baby you’ve likely heard of baby led weaning (BLW). The concept has been around for centuries, but it has become much more popular in the last few years. Baby led weaning is one way to start solids. Basically, it means that baby is allowed
![Ardha Chandrasana: September Yoga Pose of the Month](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/09/Half-Moon.jpg)
Stretches torso and arm & strengthens ankles, knees, legs, abdomen, buttocks and spine; Cultivates balance, opens chest and shoulders Balancing Half Moon (Sanskrit: Ardha Chandrasana)
![Beyond the Mat](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2016/11/Legs-Up-Tree.jpg)
As the summer season begins to become part of the past and we return to a “normal” schedule, I’m reminded that there is still something celebratory as we slowly make our way into the autumn season. It’s yoga! September is National Yoga Month. It is a national health observance designated
![Tweens and Sleep](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/01/SAS-Culture-1.png)
Parents, I don’t need to tell you three obvious things: Sleep is critical to our well-being (no matter what age you are). Ask any primary care physician or therapist. Tweens and teens need more sleep than they get (need an average of 9-10 hours, but almost half get fewer than
![Move of the Month: Turkish Getup](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/10/Dumbbell-Small.jpg)
Everybody GET UP! Want to train the entire body in one exercise? This is it! The Turkish Getup is a multi-joint, multi-movement exercise that incorporates transitioning from the ground to standing. This exercise requires synergy, coordination, and core/shoulder stabilization to increase your functional strength. It may seem daunting, but it is