Active Kids

It's Mother's Day this Sunday and time once again to help kids find special ways to say "Thank you" and show their love in special ways.Personal and special gifts don't have to be store bought.  I still have the cards and gifts that my kids made me wit...

Do a Monday meet-up with the kidsStart the week with a bit of fun! Pick an activity that you and the kids really enjoy and make family time to do it.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to he...

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...

Tomorrow is the YMCA Healthy Kids Day and there will be activities and events hosted throughout the United States.  Talk about a fun event that is all about reminding kids about the importance of daily exercise and healthy eating!This year's theme is "...

We are happy to announce our winner of our contest to help us share the New Pyramid Power video promoting the food groups in a fun and entertaining way. Congratulations to the editor of Cool Moms- Cool Tips Blogspot She won a great book called &...

Get active and relax.Physical activity reduces stress by relaxing your muscles and improving your mood. Make this Move it Monday and experience the difference!Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy...

Today is the big Easter egg hunt and festivities held every year at the white house for hundreds of children.  What I love about this year's festivities is the focus on nutrition and healthy eating.   Our first lady has continued her commitment to prom...

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter weekend.  This weekend, many kids will be coloring eggs and then having fun partaking in an Easter Egg hunt.I wanted to share some food (egg) safety tips about coloring and eating colored eggs for a fun a h...