 A Teachable Moment:
Scheduling is a balancing Act
If you're like me, the beginning of the summer is spent planning how your child's fall schedule will look. If we wait until the very last minute, the dance and gymnastics classes will fill up, the good Little League coach's team will be complete; and the carpools will have already been organized-without us in them. So unless you have taken care of all these things in the spring (and if you have, I envy you!), at least part of the summer is spent planning for the fall. Which brings me to my next thought...how much organized activity is necessary and healthy for kids? CONTINUE READING... |
 The Healthiest Summer Vacation
Are you taking a trip with your kids this summer? If so, then make sure to include fun and healthy activities! Spending several days together as a family away from home isn't the time to stop being healthy but rather it can be a great opportunity to show your children that staying active can be easy and lots of fun. There are so many different ways to include fitness in your family trip. Here are a few activities to get you started regardless of your destination:
- Walk everywhere! The best way to explore a new city is to walk through it. So, resist the urge to drive, cab it or even take public transportation to anywhere you can walk. Give each family member a pedometer to wear for a little friendly competition. At the beginning of each day reset the pedometer; your kids will have fun counting their footsteps as they move throughout the day.
- Bike it! If you're going to a small town or an area with bike paths, take your own bikes or rent some. You'll see a lot more of the area and have tons of fun.
- Play on the beach! Your kids will be more likely to run in the waves, dig, and build sand castles if you are alongside them - and it's a great way to be active and have fun together.
- Find healthier restaurants. Resist fast food and fried meals. Look for restaurants that serve healthy fare. Look for words on the menu like broiled, baked, stir-fried and boiled. When you're in a hurry, check out delis or grocery store deli counters for lean cold cuts on whole-grain bread.
- Plan for rainy days. It's easy to see a movie but it's much healthier (and more fun) to find an indoor sports center, bowling alley, children's museum, or mini golf course.
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