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By Natalie Digate Muth on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 |
Does trying to get your teen to practice healthy habits feel like a lost cause? Don’t be discouraged—many adolescents make significant and lasting changes to boost their health after they came to realize the downside of unhealthy behaviors. Here are 10 tips to boost your teens’ health now and help them to gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes they’ll need to keep it up once they head out on their own.
By Natalie Digate Muth on Thursday, May 02, 2013 |
When dining out with your kids, it can be tempting to simply order their meals off the children’s menu. More often than not, however, kids’ menu choices are less-than-healthy fare like burgers, chicken strips and fries. Fortunately, with these great tips you’ll find it is still possible to enjoy dining out with your children—you just have to be willing to look beyond the kids’ menu to find some tasty, yet healthy, options for the whole family.
By Natalie Digate Muth on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 |
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so there’s never been a better time to recommit to helping your family and friends lead more active, healthier lives. And remember, fitness is fun! So gather up the neighborhood kids (and their parents!), find a safe green space and have a blast with these seven fun and active games.
By Julz Arney on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
Some families are naturally inclined to be active, while others have to work a little harder to develop a culture of healthy fitness. Regardless of where your family falls on the continuum, here are some fun and family-friendly tips that will encourage your children to live a healthy lifestyle and build a culture of fitness-play in your family.
By LenSaunders12 on Friday, April 26, 2013 |
On May 1, kids across the globe will be marking the 25th anniversary of Project ACES Day by running, jumping, playing and generally having fun together to show their support for physical activity. Learn how you can get involved with this important program, which is focused on helping more kids enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity.
By ACE on Friday, April 26, 2013 |
Keeping young athletes healthy and injury-free should be the number-one goal for all parents and coaches, but today’s competitive environment means many kids are training year-round and for multiple s
By Mary Saph Tanaka on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 |
Are you struggling to get your picky eater to try new foods? It might be time to employ some “marketing” tricks to make healthy foods more appealing to your kids. Here are some fun ideas that use just a few ingredients to create quick and simple snacks your kids are sure to enjoy.
By Natalie Digate Muth on Monday, April 22, 2013 |
April has been designated as Month of the Military Child—a chance to highlight the important role and sacrifices made my children of service members. Because there’s never been a better time to honor and support military families, here are 6 easy ways you can provide the extra help and encouragement these families need to thrive.
By Natalie Digate Muth on Thursday, April 18, 2013 |
Trying to please picky eaters can make cooking feel like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Natalie Digate Muth explains how to cook healthy and delicious family meals that are sure to delight even your toughest-to-please family members.
By Natalie Digate Muth on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 |
One of the best ways to improve the taste of food without increasing fat or calories is to add the right blend of healthy herbs and spices. But how can you begin to know which ones to use? Dr. Natalie Digate Muth explains how, depending on your taste preferences, you can use herbs and spices to turn an ordinary meal into a flavorful trip across the world that your family will love.
By Natalie Digate Muth on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 |
Thinking about starting a backyard garden, but don’t know where to start? Dr. Natalie Digate Muth shares her adventures in gardening and offers 8 tried-and-true steps that will have you and your kids eating fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden by the end of spring and on through summer.
By Natalie Digate Muth on Thursday, April 11, 2013 |
For years people have joked about the “freshman 15,” but the fact that the average teenage enters college at a healthier weight than when they depart in their 20s is no laughing matter. The federal government recently introduced “MyPlate on Campus,” which trains and recruits healthy ambassadors on campus to help their peers make healthier choices. Don’t miss these great stay-healthy tips from this innovative new program.