Dec 18, 2017
The Huffington Post – Jackie Greaves
The goal of my class is simple: to build active learners who have the skills to succeed healthily in college and the world beyond. I asked my 5th grade P.E. classes to respond to this question: “Why is it important to get exercise daily?” The most striking response that helped reinforce the reason I use personalized learning was one from a 10-year old student: “Exercise helps keep me disease free so I can live longer.” A simple answer really when you break it down, but one that made me feel happy because I as her teacher was able to help her see this very important connection between exercise and longevity. (more)
Dec 17, 2017
The Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal-Sentinel – Jenny Crouse
The holiday season is filled with fun, festivities, vacation and food! It may feel hard enough to keep your own healthy eating in check, much less worry about your kids’ too. Throw in the winter break with a less structured schedule, and healthy habits are easily sidelined. Mission: Healthy Kids, a new program of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Kohl’s Cares® has some tips for parents and families this holiday season. (more)
Dec 17, 2017
The Telegraph – Auslan Cramb
Efforts to tackle childhood obesity in Scotland are failing, with figures showing the number of children at risk of being overweight or obese is now at a record high. The NHS statistics reveal that 22.9 per cent of primary one pupils are at risk, representing a rise of 0.8 per cent in 12 months, and almost a two per cent increase since the SNP came to power in 2007. (more)
Dec 16, 2017
IOL – Staff Writer
Raising children is a time consuming and onerous task in itself and trying to add exercise to the mix may seem impossible, but it may be easier than you think, it’s just about thinking of things differently.” So, fill those water bottles, pack some snacks and fasten your running shoes with these six ways to exercise with your child from Mary Mutlanyane, Momentum wellness ambassador. (more)
Dec 16, 2017
The Star Tribune – Glenn Howatt
It’s no secret that physically active kids are healthier, but a state study released Wednesday found that they also do better on reading and writing, and even school attendance. Fourteen schools in central and northern Minnesota each received $10,000 to implement three-year physical activity programs under a study conducted by the state’s departments of Health and Education. (more)
