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Kid's Corner Tip #4

1/6/2020

As you set your New Year’s Goals, don’t forget the young ones in your home. Be an awesome role model, and don’t forget to include them in your activities! We have included a couple of ideas of “achievable New Year’s Goals” for 2020 as reported by Good Housekeeping:

Goal 1: Cook a new thing each week. Let everyone in the household pick the new recipe for the week and work on the dish together. Not only will this be a fun bonding activity, but kids that help make food are more likely to eat it, so less waste!
Goal 2: Do one new exercise move. Physical activity is a great way to bond as a family. Have everyone pick their favorite exercise move and do it as a family. Why not take it a step further and pick an activity like going to a jump park or starting up an exercise class at your local gym together.
Goal 3: Drink up! This is an easy way to be a great role model – drink less soda and drink more water! Show the kids how easy and refreshing water can be. And, if you are looking for ways to spruce it up, add your favorite fruit or even cucumber to add some extra flavor without the calories.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/advice/g985/achievable-new-year-resolutions/

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Kid's Corner Tip #3

12/11/2019

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Break From School, Not Fitness

With the low temperatures and break from school, it can be easy to curl up with a blanket and watch hours of Disney+ as a family. However, just because there is a change in the normal daily routine, there doesn’t need to be a break in the fitness regime! We have included some fun ways to stay active during this winter break!

Spend time outside – even though it is cold, there is no reason not to explore the outdoors. Just make sure to dress the part – layering clothes, bundling up with coats and hats, and wearing the right shoes. Plus, there are so many fun places to go this winter break. From holiday light displays to ice skating rink pop ups, you are sure to find something fun for the family to do outdoors! Check out this link for some fun light displays.
Find an indoor activity center – there are lots of fun indoor activity centers where the whole family can be active together. There are several bounce houses, trampoline parks, and indoor aquatic centers around the St. Louis region in addition to the City Museum and even indoor malls to walk around. Plus, the St. Louis Aquarium at Union station is set to open on December 25! Make sure to take advantage of all that St. Louis has to offer!
Exercise inside – you don’t even have to go anywhere to get in a workout. Think of your home as a great place to start the exercise. Plan an activity like toe touches and jumping jacks for commercial breaks. Turn on some music and start a dance party in the house. Set non-food-related prizes for the best moves or most reps of the activities, and your family will surely compete for winner of the “School Break/Not Fitness Break Challenge”!

There are many more things that you can do as a family. If you need even more ideas, check out our movement board on Pinterest!Try any of these items or come up with your own and post a picture or leave a message for us on Facebook or Instagram to showcase how you and your family made this the most active winter break yet!

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Kid's Corner Tip #2:

11/12/2019

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Thanksgiving is a time where food is often more plentiful than usual. Meals may include many more side dish options and lots of tasty desserts. With all the excess food, it is important to remember that children have little tummies. They need smaller portions to start.

A good rule of thumb is 1 Tbsp for every year of age. Encourage kids to try the main parts of the meal before moving onto dessert, but avoid rules around eating vegetables to get to dessert. Save beverages for after the meal and keep the choices healthy. Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

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Kid's Corner Tip #1:

11/7/2019

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#ICYMI: With Halloween coming to a close, the Halloween and holiday season can seem difficult to keep your family’s health goals in mind. Halloween is a fun holiday meant to be enjoyed, not feared (well, not always). Let’s Move! STL is brought you our best tips to keep this Halloween safe and healthy. Take a look at our Halloween tips to prepare for next year!

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