One of the most effective strategies is to involve kids in grocery shopping and simple meal prep, turning food choices into a hands on learning experience rather than a list of rules. When you celebrate their good choices and stay patient as they try new foods, you create a positive environment where curiosity about healthy eating can grow.
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Summer is full of sunshine, movement, and outdoor adventures! This month, Stretch-n-Grow is helping families keep children safe with simple reminders for car seats, bikes, scooters, and pets, while encouraging every child to practice an “I Can!” attitude.
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Growing up means learning how to handle responsibility, even at a young age sometimes, but it doesn’t mean it all has to be serious. Using games can be a good way to reinforce important ideas and concepts with kids and get them moving.
Putting one foot in front of the other is such a big accomplishment for little ones, as it is the beginning of their ability to explore their world. As they grow up, their legs get stronger, and they learn to run, to sprint, and to jump! The legs are the foundation of the body. Fun, dynamic exercise can be a great way for kids to build strong bodies, and to help kids learn to understand more about the way their bodies work. There are 13 primary muscles that help the legs go, that work together in groups.
Flossing can be an important part of keeping teeth squeaky clean, fighting cavities, and protecting teeth for the long haul; so the earlier kids can learn to floss, the more natural the habit will be for the rest of their lives.
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Safe Time in the Sunshine In today’s world, people have a love-hate relationship with the sun. It is an important source of Vitamin D, critical to overall mental wellness, and is the key source of life in beautiful flowers and nutritious fruits and vegetables. For children, spending time outside in the fresh air and sunshine
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So what is risky play anyway? Usually found outdoors, risky play happens when children are allowed the time and space to explore and experience variables. These variables include height, speed and use of tools. Risky play also includes exploration of rough and tumble play, incorporation of elements such as water, and concepts like getting lost. The key to successful risky play is that all of these things are tested on the child’s own terms.
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Summer = Vacation = Fun One of the top choices for a vacation is a trip to the beach. In one survey, 52% of people said they go to the beach at least once a year worldwide! Whether it’s the ocean, a river, a lake, or just the hotel swimming pool, getting their splash on
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As some parts of the country start to discuss how to reopen, it is important to talk to our kids about what the virus is, why things are going to be a little different, and how they can play their part. Whether going to a religious services, the park, a restaurant, or maybe even school
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