Healthy Child

The Institute of Medicine has released a new report about the weight of the nation, adults and children. But sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words and this great infographic summarized all the key points of the report. Read the full rep...

This month is National farm to school month. Farm to School is b any program that connects schools (K-12) and local farms. The goal of this program is to help schools: serve healthy meals help children eat healthie...

I love this video and thought I would share it with you. What I love about is are the key message: Make vegetables and fruits fun! That is what we need to do. We need to join together in a FUN FIGHT against the fast food and high fat/high ...

October is busy with national awareness events reminding us of the importance of being healthy. Find out what is happening this month!

You might be surprised to learn these facts about how important your community is in helping you and your family stay healthy. This month is national childhood obesity awareness month and one of the strategies to helping children prevent obesity...

NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Over the past several decades, childhood obesity has become a serious public health issue that puts millions of our so...

Are your kids active enough? Are you concerned about your child not getting enough exercise each day? Well, according to the annual University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll, you are not alone. 39% of parents ...

September 19 is National School Backpack Awareness day. Around the country, American Occupational Association is hosting events to educate parents and teachers about the importance of backpack safety for kids. You might be surprised to learn th...

It is back to school time and planning a healthy breakfast is key to getting your child off to a good start. The American Academy of Pediatrics states "breakfast is the most important meal of the day and will allow kids to maintain better foc...

It is back to school time and we want to make sure your child is ready for a healthy back to school start. The national school nurse association has a checklist to help you get ready. Here are some of the key points on the list*: ...