Leading health organizations call for excise taxes and limits on marketing to children, among other measures; the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) cite strong evidence of association between added sugars and increased risk of heart disease and other long-term health problems. In a joint policy statement, the AAP and… Continue Reading Policies to Reduce Kids’ Consumption of Sugary Drinks
“At Farm School, we not only support the children, but we also support their families,” says the director of Farm School located in Hamilton, Virginia. The teachers at Farm School participated in the National Early Care and Education Learning Collaborative (ECELC) in the fall of 2017. After the first learning session, the staff at Farm… Continue Reading Healthy Habit Challenges at Farm School in Virginia
Tiffany Gittens, owner of Tiffany’s Lil Bratz in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, participated in the National Early Care and Education Learning Collaborative (ECELC) in Fall 2016. After her participation in ECELC, Tiffany’s Lil Bratz has taken big steps to increase water intake and access. “H2O is the Way to Go” was the theme of her center’s campaign.… Continue Reading H2O is the Way to Go at Tiffany’s Lil Bratz
Healthy Active Arkansas, in partnership with the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, awarded water bottle filling stations to 20 Arkansas schools as part of the Rethink Your Drink: Choose Water grant program. This program, supported by a grant from the Delta Dental Foundation, is designed to encourage students, teachers and staff to drink water instead… Continue Reading Arkansas Schools Receive Water Filling Stations
Children need exercise to be healthy, so don’t discourage them from getting outside and having fun when the sun is out. But do watch out for signs that they may be overheating. Particularly on a hot day, parents and caregivers should make sure children play safely. Before outdoor physical activities, children should drink freely and… Continue Reading Heat Stress Tips for Exercising Children