Healthy Kids Day 2017. 04/29/2017 to 04/29/2017. Stoney Point YMCA, 300 Stoney Point Rd. SW. Healthy Kids Day 2017
Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair identifies key things many parents get wrong in helping their kids learn healthy eating, and suggests ways to change them.
Just in time for the kids to head back to school, here is a guide with 15 fresh and healthy snack ideas to help your family plan ahead, snack smarter, and save money! For more inspiration check out our 15 Healthy, Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas.
Here are six easy tips to increase the appeal of the what’s in that lunchbox.
Young kids learn how to use technology by watching their parents, so model healthy habits early by balancing media time with real time. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.
Get creative when preparing after-school snacks and you will calm hunger pangs while dishing up the essential nutrients needed for growing bodies and brains.
Posted on Aug 11, 2015<br>Whether your child is just starting kindergarten or simply moving up a grade, back to school is a great time to review your child’s medical needs and ensure he or she gets off to the best start for a healthy school year. Start by helping your child look forward to school by talking about it as an exciting opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones, and to learn new and interesting things. Karin Wertz, M.D…
Risk teaches your children about challenges – If the element of risk is present during play, it can teach your children to not shy away from challenges . Take tree climbing, for example. It certainly isn't easy, but it is rewarding and fun. Same goes for hiking; the trail may be rigorous and long, but the view is breathtaking! This will foster a healthy relationship between hard work and your child that will be infinitely beneficial as they grow<br>Challenges build up confidence…
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What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
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The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act is giving kids more nutritious food at school