Healthy Habits

What is the recipe that schools need to help create a healthier next generation: a government willing to invest in healthier school lunch programs and nutrition education healthier foods served in the school across America making...

THe has been evaluated the United States fitness of our children. All their findings were evidence based. Read the full report: National Report Card* The goal is for children to have at least 1 hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical activ...

We are pleased to be the recipient of this award. We will continue to do our very best to offer new content and features that promote a healthy lifestyle to children and families. Thank you all for your support! Nourish Thought for the Day:...

Now that kids are finishing up school, we want to keep them going with the healthy habits they may have established in school. Nourish Thought for the Day: Keep kids healthy during summer with healthy snack choices. To help remin...

Going for a picnic this Saturday as part of your Take your Kid to the Park Day. No problem. Keep it simple and work with a lot of the foods you already have in the fridge. A balanced picnic lunch includes: vegetables fruit h...

We are experiencing a hot spell out here in California. It reminds me that I need to go outside and play! This Saturday, May 17, is national Kids to Park day and a perfect reason to pack the kids up and go to the nearest county, state or...

This week is national Food Allergy Week. I want to do my part in raising awareness to this important condition because it now affects 1 in 13 children. There is no cure for it and teaching children and adults on how to manage children who have...

I just wanted to take a moment to send a shout out to my own mother and my daughter who is now a mother. With Mother's Day comes the reminder of all the things that moms do for us when we are young and when we are grown up! I want to share one...

Twice a year, it is time to turn off the televisions and other electronics with screens and focus on family time. You might wonder, "Do we really need a national organization devoted to making this happen?" or you are probably thinking "No wa...

Celebrate Earth Day by enjoying the wonderful activities that the Earth has to offer. This includes: biking, hiking, canoeing, walking, swimming and sailing. There is lots to do, just choose the activities you enjoy the most. Kids should e...