All Posts Tagged With: "Exercise & Nutrition Tips"
Middle school sports: A great way to keep kids active and engaged
Middle school is a make it or break it time to keep kids interested in school. What better way to grab them than through sports?
In the world of middle school athletics, the gold standard can be found on the playing fields and in the gyms and pools of Coronado.
Not only does this jewel of a [...]
19May2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
Common sense tips to guard against swine flu
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell and other school officials around the state are urging students and parents to take common sense precautions to guard against the spread of the swine flu:
Wash hands frequently
Cover coughs and sneezes
Keep sick children home from school
Seek medical care for flu-like symptoms
(My children brought home similar recommendations from [...]
28Apr2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
A doctor’s prescription for a successful visit to the pediatrician
By Dr. Michelle Dern
One of the greatest challenges as a pediatrician is having enough time with each patient. With ever increasing economic pressures, doctors, just like most other professionals, are being asked to do more work in less time.
The average appointment slot on a doctor’s schedule is 10 to 15 minutes. Doctors are often [...]
19Apr2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
The value of Physical Education goes way beyond fitness
As school districts search for budget cuts, physical education and athletics are likely targets because they don’t impact academics, right? Think again.
Stewart Trost, an associate professor in Oregon State University’s Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, said research shows that:
Children who are physically active and fit tend to perform better in the classroom.
Sacrificing physical education [...]
8Apr2009 | | 1 comment | Continued
Healthy ideas for fun classroom parties
Here’s a great idea for class parties that had me slapping my forehead. Why hadn’t I ever thought of this? It’s so obvious!
Serve the healthy snacks first and save the sweets for later.
“It’s just like at home. Do we serve dessert first? Or dessert with the rest of the meal? No,” said Deirdre Kleske, who [...]
25Mar2009 | | 3 comments | Continued
A weighty situation families can’t afford to take sitting down
Here are some weighty statistics that will make you want to grab your kids and run around the block, and when you get home, you’ll want to throw out your junk food. What are you waiting for!
Fact: Nearly 19 percent of American children ages 6 to 11 are overweight.
Fact: 80 percent of American children who [...]
6Mar2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
