Did you know that about 82% of children in the US are considered to be in good health? It has been said that “the health of the child is the power of the nation.” Therefore, this October let’s show our support for children’s health, their families, and those that work to help them on National Child Health Day….

Today’s youth is more sedentary due to high-tech video games, “i-Products” and computers.  Research has shown childhood obesity rates are progressing rapidly.  In an effort to get kids moving again, Healthy Kids Day was created.  On April 27th, YMCAs across the nation are encouraging kids to get up, get out, and go play. So, how…

Monday was Child Health Day, observed nationally in the U.S. I wasn’t able to post on Monday, but I didn’t want to let the day go unnoticed. Child Health Day promotes the education of nutrition and exercise to children as well as providing educational tools for their parents. Teaching health promotion and wellness at an…