Fuel Your Fitness!
Learn how to choose the right fuel so your kids are ready to get their legs moving any time of day! From smiles to tears, and knee scrapes to golden trophies – sports seasons and daily activities bring it all. It may seem like a never-ending rollercoaster ride for both you and your child! Tweens […]
How to Start a Family, Kid-friendly Garden
Super Kids Nutrition spoke with the seasoned gardener and television garden host, Joe Lamp’l, the Joe behind “joe gardener“®, on his garden philosophy, tips and insights into gardening with kids and helping your garden grow. What is one simple step parents can do to introduce their kids to gardening? Make it easy by starting with seeds so kids can see […]
Promoting Healthy Growth and Development by Playing!
Being active promotes healthy growth and development in children, and can be a great way to get the family together for quality time. There are many more ways to be active than people realize. Here are some activities that families can enjoy doing together. Activity Ideas Take the dog for a walk together. Depending on […]
Kids at Play – The Many Benefits
Kids that play get to enjoy the many benefits of physical activity, and this can instill a lifetime of healthy habits for them and the whole family. Being healthy is not just about eating right. It includes being active on a daily basis and doing things for yourself and your family. It could be as simple as […]
Keep Moving for You and Your Children
Need a reminder of why your family benefits from daily exercise? Read on! I am greatly impressed by the number of parents who are athletes in my son’s class. We have several accomplished marathoners, triathletes, cyclists, swimmers, and runners. Our public school is home to many parents who exercise regularly. What great role models! While […]
Joe Lamp’l – Joe The Gardener
SuperKids Nutrition spoke with the seasoned gardener and television garden host, Joe Lamp’l, the Joe behind “joe gardener“®. We spoke with him about his garden philosophy, tips and insights into gardening with kids and helping your garden grow. How to Introduce Kids to Gardening Q: What is one simple step parents can do to introduce their […]
Ideas For An Active Lifestyle
Daily activity is part of a healthy lifestyle for any family. For children age 4-6 who are mastering basic movement skills such as catching, rolling, bouncing, kicking and tossing a ball, jumping, walking on a balance beam, running, pedaling a tricycle, and hitting a ball with a bat it’s an exciting time of many first […]
Water & Wellness: Get the FACTS about Hydration & Health
During summer when your kids head off to day camp, don’t let them leave the house without their most important accessory – water! Keep these tips in mind. Staying hydrated, also known as maintaining proper water balance within the body, is an important concern for parents and their active children during the hot summer months. […]
Gardening With Your Little Ones
Spring is in the air, which means that it is time to start planning your vegetable garden! Growing a vegetable garden is a great family activity. Not only does it allow for some family bonding time, but it also teaches your child about where food comes from. Children are much more enthusiastic about eating vegetables […]
