Tag Archives: kids
How Do Kids Do the Healthy Thing?
I have two nephews. They’re twins and are almost 4 years old. I’ve never seen two human beings with so much energy in all my life, and if there was some way I could harness their power without alarming my…
For kids, it’s never too early to learn the importance of being active
When I was growing up, we played outside for hours. We would play from sunrise until dinner time. It didn’t matter — if it was sunny, we were riding our bikes. If it was rainy, we were splashing in puddles. If…
Celebrating National Literacy Month
A month of many celebrations and events, September is also National Literacy Month. An essential skill to the development of our families, children, and growth as a nation, literacy can get taken for granted as something that a large portion…
How to deal with back-to-school separation anxiety in children
To some parents, sending kids to school may be routine, but others may need some direction. Parents commonly encounter nerves, anxiety and restlessness from their child. Here are some ways parents can help their children practice separation while staying relaxed…
Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch … for kids?
Kids spend the majority of their time, the majority of the year, in our schools. Therefore, kids are eating the majority of their meals at school as well. What happens when a family cannot afford to reload the student’s meal…
4 tips for keeping your kids safe on their walk to school from a Detroit police officer
To keep students safe as they head back to school in the city of Detroit, collaboration is the name of the game. Detroit Public Schools, several law enforcement agencies and community groups are working together to bring Operation Safe Passage back for…
Disney has provided map to fight childhood obesity, will other media companies follow?
I would like to give a standing ovation to The Walt Disney Co. for an extraordinary performance. I wish they could see my elation at this very moment! It makes my heart smile to know that they have become the…
How can we get kids to eat healthier school lunches? Here are a few ideas
This guest post is from Elizabeth Poisson, a recent graduate from Central Michigan University with a B.S. in Dietetics and Biomedical Sciences. Poisson has experienced firsthand the benefits of eating a nutritious diet and participating in regular exercise. She is…
Beat the heat Saturday by supporting Lemonade Day Detroit
Want to help children learn entrepreneurship skills and how to run their own business this weekend? If you live in the Detroit area, where it’s going to be hot, look for a lemonade stand. Saturday is Lemonade Day Detroit in…
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