tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15852951874002296262024-03-06T22:33:38.705-05:00Fun 4 The ChildrenActivities, fun, games, crafts and moreFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-10713349641015460822013-04-26T10:09:00.001-04:002013-04-26T10:09:38.247-04:00Healthy Kids Day On April 27<!-- google_ad_section_start -->On Saturday, April 27, 2013, YMCA’s across the country will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids.
Over 1,900 YMCA’s take part in Healthy Kids Day by holding Free community events, open to all kids and families, filled with fun, active play and educational opportunities.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day events are Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-34056734676709195902012-11-25T13:57:00.000-05:002012-11-25T13:57:20.376-05:00How to First Talk About Drug Use with Your Kids<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Talking about drug use with your kids is an important part of keeping them healthy and safe. This topic may be uncomfortable for many parents to discuss with their children; however, even very young children may receive misinformation from their friends at school regarding drugs. This places them at a greater risk for experimenting with drugs. Parents can avoid Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-56559202927434005192012-10-02T16:45:00.001-04:002012-10-02T16:45:26.439-04:00Free Plants vs. Zombies PC/Mac Game Coupons Halloween Campaign<!-- google_ad_section_start -->The American Dental Association® (ADA) and PopCap Games recently launched the “Stop Zombie Mouth” campaign to help raise awareness of oral health among children and their parents during Halloween.
The “Stop Zombie Mouth” campaign features coupons for free copies of the award-winning game, Plants vs. Zombies, as a tooth-friendly alternative to candy for Halloween.
Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-2647652728637452732012-09-12T13:45:00.000-04:002012-09-12T13:45:14.628-04:00Fitter Kids Equals Better Grades?<!-- google_ad_section_start --><!--INFOLINKS_OFF-->New research exploring how physical fitness can influence children's scores on standardized tests may make parents want to sign their kids up for more sports-related activities.The research, conducted by the Center for Sport Psychology at the University of North Texas in Denton, was presented at the 2012 American Psychological Association's Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-51136885103650117262012-07-24T08:25:00.003-04:002012-07-24T08:25:00.111-04:00Healthy Back-to-School Sandwiches for your Kids<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Healthy Back-to-School Sandwiches for your Kids is a guest post by Kiera S. Campbell, author of Yummy Healthy Tummy: The Secrets of Raising Healthy Kids Every Parent Needs to Know!Vary the type of sandwich you put into your kid’s lunch box every day. Make it a treat each time he opens his lunch box. Here are fun and easy-to-make healthy sandwich ideas for your Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-46187521571182288682012-06-26T09:26:00.001-04:002012-07-23T17:38:13.887-04:00Raise Healthy Kids with these Awesome Mealtime Tips<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Raise Healthy Kids with these Awesome Mealtime Tips is a guest post by Kiera S. Campbell, author of Yummy Healthy Tummy: The Secrets of Raising Healthy Kids Every Parent Needs to Know!Do not let the crunch of impending mealtimes stop you from serving healthy food to your children. For example, preparing healthy breakfasts when you still have to go to work may not Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-60866149132654391182012-05-27T12:11:00.000-04:002012-05-27T12:11:19.886-04:00Conquering The Rock Face: Climbing For Kids<!-- google_ad_section_start -->English mountaineer George Mallory is widely believed to have been the one who said “Because it’s there” in response to the question about why he climbed Mount Everest. Lost forever on the mountain in 1924, he probably never knew how famous those words would become; nor could he ever have expected rock climbing to become such a huge part of modernFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-84496933993762646512012-05-07T09:05:00.001-04:002012-05-07T09:05:00.534-04:002012 Olympics: Get Kids Excited (and Fitter Too!)<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Image credit: rfm-group.comIf you are a sports fan, there is a high chance you will be tuning your TV into an endless number of events during London’s 2012 Olympic Games. This means that children might have to miss watching their favourite cartoons/programs broadcast on other channels at some points, or that their usual routine is otherwise interrupted due to mum’sFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-42815189387040504032011-12-06T06:52:00.001-05:002011-12-15T02:47:25.361-05:00Explaining the Importance of Eye Health for Children<!-- google_ad_section_start -->The health of our children’s eyes is crucial to both their academic and physical development. To give our children the very best chance of achieving at school, it is extremely important that they have all the necessary tools available to do this. Having good vision will ensure that they are able to see the projector chart clearly and also read comfortably for long Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-31206292438087890002011-11-02T06:00:00.000-04:002011-11-02T06:00:04.140-04:00Trick or Trade In Candy at Earth Fare Stores<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Earth Fare Stores are offering healthy goodies to anyone who brings in their Halloween candy to trade with them during the week November 1-5, 2011 as part of a Trick or Trade In promotion.Depending on how much candy you have to trade, you can get treats like goodie bags full of healthy snacks, free Itty Bitty Bites kids meals, or even a free lunch box!Earth Fare Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-22019762546595492072011-09-26T13:45:00.001-04:002011-09-26T13:45:00.830-04:00Family Fun Healthy Halloween Treats<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Parents, are your kids on candy overload? Disney Family Fun has a Healthy Halloween Treats eBook that you can download for free, with six fun and healthy Halloween Treats.Inside the Family Fun Healthy Halloween Treats eBook you will find:* Black Bean Cat Crudite's* Edible Eyeballs* Salty Bones* English Mummies* Pumpkin Roll-Ups* Melon BrainYou will also find a Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-23824615667545618762011-09-04T10:37:00.001-04:002011-09-04T17:23:35.989-04:00Halloween Sugar Free Treats for Children<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays for children, and there is nothing better for them than dressing up and getting free candy. The choice to give your child sugar free treats for Halloween is one that will benefit them immensely, in terms of maintaining good oral health and preventing issues such as gum disease. It is difficult to give out sugar free Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-55334998891317152562011-08-16T13:51:00.000-04:002011-08-16T13:51:47.324-04:00Free "We Can!" Wristbands<!-- google_ad_section_start -->The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute is offering Free "We Can" Wristbands as a way to to enhance children activity and nutrition.
"The We Can! wristband shows your support for a healthier future for our children by adopting habits to maintain a healthy weight. Each wristband comes in sky blue and is stamped with the We Can! logo. Share them with your Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-16562503630553166072011-06-06T06:26:00.000-04:002011-06-06T06:26:51.697-04:00Activities to Keep Kids Physically Active after School<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Childhood obesity has become a leading problem in our nation. The general health of our youth has suffered drastically in the past decade, and it is about time for a positive change. Stocking gym class with all manner of physical education equipment is a great first step to getting kids moving, but kids need to stay active outside of school. Here are some ideas to Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-41009361275803504292011-04-03T19:10:00.000-04:002011-04-03T19:10:39.645-04:00Exercises to Lose Belly Fat For Kids<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Kids who are fat and with big belly are adorable, they are so cute to look at and whenever we see a child who is chubby, we always want to kiss and pinch them. But if this belly fat results to childhood obesity, it will surely cause problems later on, so it would be better to do something about it now as a preventive measure.The fat in the stomach may lead to Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-23348609394889246962011-02-27T10:27:00.000-05:002011-02-27T10:27:56.730-05:00Free Yikes-Lice! Book & Coloring Pages<!-- google_ad_section_start -->"For many children, head lice can be confusing, embarrassing and even scary. For parents, head lice have a bad reputation for causing panic."Learn the truth about head lice and help your children understand head lice with the help of Dr. Itchy.Dr Itchy provides some great resource to make head lice education easy and fun for kids!To start, you can request a free Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-68973532645643124822011-02-24T06:32:00.000-05:002011-02-24T06:32:55.988-05:00A Fun and Healthy Diet for Growing Kids<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Have you been wondering what food is best for your children to give them adequate nutrition and also help them maintain a healthy body? Many parents are confused on how to keep their children healthy especially in the last decade where the number of obese children is growing in alarming rates. Here are some guidelines and ideas for parents.Start when they are Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-62791430315479665972011-01-31T19:38:00.000-05:002011-01-31T19:38:24.540-05:00A Fun and Healthy Activity for Kids – Making Smoothies<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Top Five Reasons to Make Smoothies with Your Kids Unfortunately, today's society is one that relies on fast food drive thru establishments and pizza delivery for food and snacks. Not only is this contributing to the rise of obesity in adults but children as well. In fact, it is suggested by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry that 16 to 33 Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585295187400229626.post-61652763388531293492010-09-05T12:38:00.001-04:002010-09-05T12:39:51.818-04:00Fun Activities to help your Children Lose Weight<!-- google_ad_section_start -->If you were born during the 50, 60’s 70’s, 80’s, and early 90’s, chances are you have not availed of any government program about childhood obesity or even enrolled in a kids gym. You may have gone to a summer camp but not on a weight loss camp, played basketball that involves running and jumping not just by smashing buttons, and played hula hoops with a hoop Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386176219650686401noreply@blogger.com0