I remember reading my children stories right before they went to sleep. Of course that was when they were little and that was quite a while ago. But I still keep an eye out for cute stories that parents can read to their children that have a healthy ...
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This is actually a great time to remind us how important it is to find physical activities to do with our kids. Why? Many of us may have started out the year with great enthusiasm but with busy live...
Michelle Obama announced today, May 17, 2010, that the Food and Beverage Manufacturer have agreed to make changes to their food products that will result in a 1.5 trillion calorie reduction by 2015. That's a lot of calories!So what exactly does that ...
Here is a mini 'Let's Move' commercial featuring NBA star, Kevin Durant, that you can share with your kids. This little video helps reminds kids why it is important to move everyday. I thought it was very well done and uses a combination of kids, fun...
First I want to acknowledge that this National Nurses Week. Thank you fellow nurses for your tireless and compassionate work caring for the sick and for teaching people healthy living skills.I am always looking for fun ways to promote nutrition and ex...
There has been quite a bit of buzz about a new law passed in Santa Clara County in California. The new law essentials bans restaurants from using toys to lure kids to meals high in fat, sugar and calories.It is true that a toy does not make kids gain ...
I am happy to share with you some exciting news. Nourish Interactive has teamed up with Fresh Choice Restaurants to promote healthy eating to kids.
To combat all the junk food marketing, we need to also provide fun "marketing" or education abou...
Were you able to turn off that TV last week? If you missed it or were not able to formally participate during the national "Turn Off the TV" week, you can still participate.It is really never too late teach the kids the importance of limiting their sc...
Take the action off-screenStay healthy by limiting the time you spend in front of the computer and TV. This week plan a Move It Monday game night or after-dinner walk and give your eyes a rest.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every ...
This week is National "Turn off your TV" week.This offers a reason to limit TV time or even turn off the TV! Kids may protest a little but if you have some substitute activities lined up, they may soon forget about TV and enjoy the many other activiti...