National Healthy Kids Day is an annual event hosted by the YMCA.
It is a way to get kids focused on healthy behaviors and being active through fun interactive participation.
Most family YMCAs will be hosting some event for children and fam...
Doing yoga isn't something that has to be taken super-seriously. After all, the holistic mind-body regimen is intended to be fun, in addition to being calming and healing. That said, it's important to recognize that yoga is a legitimate method...
Apirl 30- May 6 is national screen free week. Tips and tricks on how to turn off the TV and get the kids active.
Two simple things that you can do every day to help keep your kids and really the entire family from becoming overweight. New study from American Heart Association.
Walk to School in October is an energizing event, reminding parents and children alike of the simple joy of walking to school.It also serves as an opportunity to focus on the importance of physical activity, safety, air quality and walkable communities...
It is national childhood obesity month and Healthier Kids, Brighter Futures is hosting an award for organizations that promote "PLAY (promoting lively, active youth) amongst children.Details of Entry for Award:The PLAY (Promoting Lively, Active Youth) ...
It's back to school time and healthy meals are more important than ever. We have created some very cute and fun MyPlate materials that you can use to help kids see that a healthy plate has foods from all the food groups.
New MyPlate learni...
We are approaching Mid-Summer and many of our children may also be getting bored with the lazy of days of summer. If your kids have been falling into the habits of watching too much TV or indulging in screen time and not getting enough physical acti...
June 11 will be National Get Outdoors Day.This is the fourth annual National Get Outdoors Day. Also known as "Go Day". The goal of this special day is to encourage families especially those with children to go outside and have some great outdoor fun....
It's June and most kids will be starting their summer vacation in the next week.To help you give kids a little "healthy reminder", we have created a Summertime Backpack kit filled with some healthy tips and a few healthy habit puzzles.Monthly calendars...