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9 Fun Games For You and Your Children from ChooseMyPlate.gov!

ChooseMyPlate.gov has compiled a great list of fun and educational computer games for you and your children to play! None of the games should last longer than 60 minutes; if they do, be sure to remember to get 20 minutes of physical activity for every 60 minutes you spend on the computer, and at least […] >> READ MORE

Adventures in Parenting: 3 and Under

Responding, Preventing, Monitoring, Mentoring, and Modeling. Five seemingly simple steps in parenting are rarely so simple! The system, known as “RPM3,” is outlined in the Adventures in Parenting series from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Some of our runners are as young as two years old, so many of our athletes’ parents […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families

6 Simple Steps To Creating Your Own Kitchen Garden

Today’s blog post comes from Let’s Move! and lays out just how easy it is to create your own vegetable garden. Use the fruits and vegetables you grow to make healthy meals for yourself and your kids! A garden doesn’t have to be a huge commitment, but with the right tools, a little time and […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families

Coaching Healthy Habits Training

Today we’re going to explore how to coach healthy habits in your family or on a team. There are three main healthy habits that all children should be taught: Move more, drink right, and snack smart. These are three themes that we’ll talk about a lot on this blog, but with a slightly different focus […] >> READ MORE

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Desperately seeking Vitamin D

Ugh. The grey days of winter are back again, and just like every year, we are definitely feeling it in the North East. The lack of vitamin D can have a serious effect on moods, lethargy, bone and muscle health. Since it’s very tough to get the proper amount of this vitamin, it’s a good […] >> READ MORE

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Healthy Root Veggie Fries!

My toddler tends to exist on merely white bread, peanut butter, and bananas so I take every opportunity to trick him with a new recipe that is veggie-fied. I came across this awesome recipe for root veggie fries in the Thug Kitchen cookbook and they were a total success! You can use any type of […] >> READ MORE

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9 Fun Games For You and Your Children from ChooseMyPlate.gov!

Adventures in Parenting: 3 and Under

6 Simple Steps To Creating Your Own Kitchen Garden

Coaching Healthy Habits Training

Desperately seeking Vitamin D

Healthy Root Veggie Fries!

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