October is Walk to School Month

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.-Winston Churchill October 4th is International Walk to School Day. This year, however, communities can choose to celebrate Walk to School for a day, a week or a month. This decision was made by the International Walk to School Committee that has several countries participating and working together to inspire interest in this event. Many U.S. communities and school districts are encouraging kids to walk to school on October 4th. The idea is to promote walking and bicycling in order to change communities and the … Continue reading →

Kid Fitness: Myths about Overweight Children

Genuine concern exists for parents about the weight of their children. We hear a news story every single day about childhood obesity. We hear about what we need to be afraid of and in some cases, what we need to do as parents to protect our children. Today, I want to talk about some of the myths associated with overweight children. Childhood Obesity Needs a Quick Fix It would be nice if there were an instant fix to all fitness issues, especially obesity. It would be great if there were a fast answer for us much less our children. It’s … Continue reading →

Ring Around the Yogi

Today seems like talk about our kids and their physical exercise opportunities day. A bit of a mouthful, yes, I know – but still, I like talking about kids and about the fitness opportunities that are available for them. Among some of those opportunities are great places like The Little Gym where kids are encouraged to explore their physical selves through guided exercises and free play. There are yoga programs for babies and for kids. There’s gymnastics studios and yoga studios that are all starting fitness for kids programs that are taking place before the kids can even walk. For … Continue reading →

Exercise Tips for Kids – What Can Parents Do

What can you as a parent do to increase the activity levels of your kids? There’s plenty. Later this week I’ll be talking about the National Walk Our Kids to School Day that’s coming up on October 4, but if you are already walking your kids to school – there are other ways to increase their activity level and have fun too. For example, invest in a pair of roller blades or get a bike of your own and encourage your kids to ride their bikes to and from school with you along for the ride – literally. One of … Continue reading →