Parents and caregivers can set a great example for the whole family by creating a healthy environment at home. Making fruits and vegetables part of every meal, limiting treats, walking and playing, even shopping together — any combination of steps can add up to make a real difference and help build healthy habits for life. […]
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Today we have Part Two of our series of Question and Answers with running coaches from YouthRunner. “What is a Fartlek?” has probably been a burning question in your mind for awhile now, and we’ve got the answer! I am running track for my high school. I have been training consistently since the end of […]
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Smoothies are something that most kids love more than whole fruits or fruit juices. Smoothies for toddlers and younger children are just great, as they are so refreshing, loaded with the benefits of vitamins and minerals. They boost up the immunity and energy levels of your kid. Vitamins and minerals are found in a very […]
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There are 3 simple things you can do during practices and games to keep youth athletes healthy and performing their best! 1) Boost active time by 10-15 minutes. Keep all players moving by using small group activities or by playing small-sided games. Try adapting well-known children’s games to your sport (e.g. Red Light, Green Light). Teach players light-intensity […]
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Take five for your health! Being healthy and safe takes commitment, but it doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Most things are so simple and take so little time, that you’ll wonder why you’ve been avoiding them. Taking just a few of the 1440 minutes in a day is worth having a safer and healthier life […]
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There are a million places to find advice for what to do or not to do when it comes to running. Only one has the expertise and focus on kids that YouthRunner has. Their coaches were kind enough to take time to answer questions sent in by readers. Here’s our first part of this ongoing […]
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Drinking water helps us avoid the large amounts of added sugar in common beverages. Almost half of the added sugar in our diets is from beverages. Help athletes learn about sugar-sweetened drinks and why water is the best choice! Collect a variety of popular drinks, such as a sports drink, juice pouch, and soda. Find the total grams […]
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Today we have a double-dose of Community Coordinator profiles! The Lebanon, PA Series has two outstanding leaders in Jamie Walton and Kaitlyn Day (Jamie’s son and a friend he met through Healthy Kids are on the left, and Kaitlyn and her son are on the right)! “Who are you?” What is your background with your […]
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Last week we talked about maintaining a healthy weight through physical activity. Why it’s important and what to do in terms of exercise to maintain your weight. Today we’ll dive a bit deeper into the topic and look at how you can make physical activity a part of your child’s life – after all, there […]
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Running can be a real pain in the back. Nobody wants to have to take a day off of running because it’s too painful, but all too often that’s what happens. Thankfully Sarah Bowen Shea from Another Mother Runner has all the answers you need to relieve the pain! You know your back pain is […]
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