As parents, we know how quickly our kid’s feet can grow! It seems like you buy them a pair of sneakers they’re already ready for a new size, but it’s also important for your kid to wear shoes that aren’t completely dead to help ward off injuries. Don’t know what a worn out shoe looks […]
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Finding snacks that are good for your kids, travel well, and won’t turn into a giant at the bottom of a backpack can feel like trying to chase a unicorn, but never fear! Vegetarian Times magazine has published the perfect recipe! Have a peanut allergy in the family? Feel free to substitute sunflower seed butter […]
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Getting your child to eat any kind of vegetable or fruit is a feat in and of itself, but there are times when it’s best to serve them raw versus cooked. In some cases, when plant foods are heated, their available nutritional content can be altered, reduced, or eliminated altogether. Vitamin C, common in many fruits and especially […]
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This spring season we welcome a new sponsor for our Texas locations, the Texas Beef Council. The Texas Beef Council (TBC) is a non-profit organization charged with the promotion and marketing of beef and beef products. TBC is funded by Texas farmers and ranchers through the national Beef Checkoff program and the Texas state Beef […]
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Healthy Kids Running Series coming to Cape May County 4H Fairgrounds Mar 27, 2017 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) will debut this spring for its first season at the Cape May County 4H Fairgrounds beginning April 2. HKRS is a five-week, nonprofit youth running program created by Jeff Long. The […]
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‘Healthy Kids Running Series’ coming to Johnstown Region Monday, March 6, 2017 JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown region is joining nearly 50 other communities across the country who are members of a youth running club. “Healthy Kids Running Series” is holding its first spring series at Highland Regional Park.” The five-week youth running program is designed […]
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All food is made up of calories, but there are huge differences between how those calories are burned and the actual nutritional benefit of certain foods. For example, 500 calories worth of cake with sugary icing burns far differently than 500 calories of salad. Caloric density is very important, especially when planning meals and snacks […]
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Meet Chris from Carlisle, PA! Spring 2017 marks Chris’ first season working as a HKRS Community Coordinator for the Carlisle, PA series. About 4 years ago, while out and about in Central PA, Chris noticed a Healthy Kids Running Series magnet on the back of a car and was instantly intrigued to find out about […]
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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Healthy Weight Clinic is partner of our West Philadelphia location and supplements registration fees for families that would otherwise not be able to afford our HKRS program. We are very thankful that we are able to offer the HKRS races to kids of all abilities and economic backgrounds so that we can […]
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This weekend kicks off our spring 2017 HKRS season, so why not feature one of our awesome runners! Meet Jack M. from Lynchburg! Jack will be starting his fourth season as a HKRS runner this spring at our Lynchburg location. Jack and his family love the HKRS races! He says his favorite thing is crossing […]
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