Do you have a kiddo that has allergies and they feel like they miss out on Halloween treats? Or do you want to give your neighborhood kiddos something other than the mini candy basics this year? Become a teal pumpkin house! A teal pumpkin denotes a house that has alternative treats to candy that are […]
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Keenan is a 4 season HKRS alumni who has ‘graduated’ from the program and moved on to run varsity high school cross country and track. Keenan always loved being part of the running community with his parents and was so excited when his mom, Kourtney, found a Healthy Kids Running Series flyer in their local […]
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Training Tips for Parents The line between encouraging your kids to enjoy a sport and pushing them to seek athletic perfection can be a very fine line for some parents. Hal Higdon, internationally acclaimed marathon guru offers the following suggestions to encourage your kids, keep them motivated, and to instill in them a lifelong healthy […]
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If your family is anything like ours, getting your kids to eat ACTUAL fruits and veggies can certainly be a challenge. My children also tend to think that anything with a fruit or veggie in the name is an actual part of their daily nutritional needs (no, Apple Jacks are in no way made of […]
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Leaves falling, pumpkin everything, and apples! Fall is one of the best times of year to enjoy some of Mother Nature’s fast food, apples in every color! Apples are a super easy way to get an extra kick of nutrition in your family’s diets. Apples pack a nutritional punch by providing 4 grams of soluble […]
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So, you know that there’s a ton of sugar in a can of soda, and in the average bakery treat, but did you know that you can go overboard on the sweet stuff in seemingly healthy foods like condiments and 100% fruit juice? Yikes! Some of the biggest sugar sneaks include granola bars, juice, and […]
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De-Stressing Dinner It’s almost back to school time, and if you are anything like my family that means back to school, soccer, piano lessons, HKRS, and so many more things. We know it is very important to eat family dinners, but sometimes they just seem so stressful! As a parent, it’s difficult to work all […]
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Kristen Neugebauer- Concord Township, PA Community Coordinator Kristen works for HKRS as a community coordinator in Concord Township, PA and her first season was last Spring. Neugebauer first heard about the series through a neighbor, and knew it was the right community organization for her to showcase her passion for health and exercise. Kristen […]
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Our society has grown so dependent on cell phones, iPads, TV, computers, and video games it is increasingly difficult to cut the proverbial power cord. I find that there is a constant battle between my kids and I to regulate screen time. Sometimes you simply need something to entertain them for a few minutes […]
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1 miler training plan Is your child feeling apprehensive about the mile race? Running an entire 5280 feet might seem like an insurmountable task, but building up over a period of time will help them get over their fear, and it might even make them faster! Here’s a 4 week plan to help your kid […]
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