Parents
Smart Halloween Choices: Treats, Traditions, and Fun for Everyone
For some children, Halloween can be a difficult experience when dietary restrictions limit what they can safely enjoy. This year, consider starting new Halloween traditions that bring a healthier twist to the celebration!
Five Ways to Move, Eat, and Celebrate
The holidays have a way of filling our calendars – and our plates! This year, try adding a new tradition that gets the entire family moving, cooking, and connecting.
Children
Nationally, more than 60 percent of households are dual income, resulting in an increased need for early childhood education programming.
Making the Most of the Busy Season: How Parents Can Stay Active During Kids' Activities
If your child participates in sports, music, or other activities, chances are you spend a lot of time waiting. Finding opportunities to be active during your child's activities can help you fit your own physical activity into a busy schedule.
Snackle Boxes: Healthy Snacking Made Easy
The Snackle Box is a snack container designed like a tackle box, featuring multiple compartments that hold a variety of foods, offering endless snack combinations while helping families save money, reduce packaging waste, and make nutritious choices.
Hydration Hacks for Hot Days
Hot days are packed with fun activities like going to the park, playing games in the backyard, and attending outdoor events. While getting outside and staying active is great for your health, it’s easy to overlook one important habit: staying hydrated.
What are ways to be active as a family when everyone is different ages?
Family-based physical activity is all about creating consistent opportunities for movement, connection, and fun together. Over time, these experiences help build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
My child doesn’t do sports. How can I help them be more active?
Some children love sports, while others thrive being active in other ways. By keeping movement fun and pressure-free, you can help your child build healthy habits that support their well-being for years to come.
How much physical activity does my child or teen need? How much is too much?
Physical activity plays a crucial role in development for children and teens, and it's important to understand how much they need each day while also protecting them from overload and burnout.
How does physical activity support kids’ mental health and behavior?
Physical activity for kids is much more than running, jumping, and playing games. It plays a critical role in supporting children’s overall development, extending far beyond just physical health.