Healthy Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
As the new year approaches, we are in the midst of creating our resolutions for a new and improved year. By making a family affair out of your annual tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions, your kids are more likely to healthily practice the resolutions throughout the year–allowing an overall healthy new year. Resolution #1: Set small goals. Resolutions usually set the...
How to Keep Your Kids Active Over Winter Vacation
The holidays are upon us and that means your children are home from school to enjoy a break. Although there is nothing wrong with children using this time to relax, it is important to keep them active and healthy during the winter vacation. To get your children excited about staying active this holiday season, consider trying these activities to have...
Is Your Child Getting Enough Physical Activity for Efficient Sleep?
Research shows that approximately 16 percent of parents of school-aged children report that their child finds it difficult to get to sleep at night. Because there is a bi-directional relationship between poor sleeping patterns in children and inferior school performance, many parents and authorities are beginning to realize the important impact physical activity has on their children. According to the...