Focusing on healthy, happy habits during December is one of the best gifts you can give your child. Check out these essential tips for creating a healthy, happy holiday season full of fun, connection, and well-being for your child!
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As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, October brings cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and—unfortunately—the start of cold and flu season. If you’re a parent of a 3- to 5-year-old, you know the drill: one sniffle at preschool can turn into a full-blown family affair. But don’t worry! At Stretch-n-Grow, we’re all about empowering our Stars (and their grown-ups) to shine bright through any season. Here are five easy, game-changing habits to keep your kids healthy, happy, and ready to conquer those winter bugs.
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As summer winds down and we gear up for the fresh start of September, we want to empower your preschoolers with positive habits around nutrition, movement, and play. By weaving in fun activities and education, we’re helping our Stars build a joyful relationship with food and their bodies.
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As the seasons warm up and the days grow longer, one of the most fun times that can be had is on the playground, making new friends or spending time with old ones.
Homemade snack bars can be a healthy way to ensure you have snacks that are tailored to your family’s taste and needs and share in activity time once a week when you make them. Check out these great idea!
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As children grow, they need to eat more to keep their bodies moving, shaking, and dancing. They also need to eat a greater variety of their nutrients, those important resources that keep the body healthy. There are different types of nutrients, many of which are important to a person’s muscles, bones, and organs functioning properly.
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A great way to help kids eat nutritious meals, and save money on food, is to pack lunchboxes with snacks they’ll love! Whether it is for preschool snack time, lunch, or a weekend picnic, putting together a lunchbox full of healthy and tasty snacks is always a good idea. Sometimes though, it can seem like
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An Apple a Day An apple a day is a healthy choice! Apples are a nutritious, versatile food that can be used in a variety of snacks and meals. There are many varieties which means that whether they like sweet or tart, crispy or soft, there is an apple out there for every member of
Have a picnic packed with healthy family fun! Sometimes the weather is great and everyone wants to go out and do something; but you don’t have time for an all-day adventure. While weekends and summer breaks are a time of fun and relaxation for kids, sometimes adults have other things to do. A great way
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Heart healthy doesn’t have to mean boring! Perhaps the coolest muscle in the body is the heart. It is always working and keeps us going. Treating it well contributes to a longer and a higher quality life. For adults, taking care of the heart usually involves cardio workouts, trying to get 8 hours of sleep,
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