Parents: Our Ally in Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices

Helping your kids get and stay healthy isn’t always easy. It’s hard for them to resist the unhealthy snacks, sodas and fast food that seem to be all around them. It’s also tough to get them away from the television and computer screens and find places for them to play and exercise. Here are some helpful tips and information to help you take positive steps!

Healthy Home Adopt new habits and make your home a Healthy Home Little Ways to Become a Health Model  Talking Health with Your Kids  A Healthy Start to the Day  Tips to Boost Fruits and Vegetables in Your Kids’ Diet Top 10 Tips for Dealing with Picky Eaters  Is Your Family Eating Too Much Salt?  Proteins, Carbohydrates & Fats: Macronutrients Decoded  The Grain Divide  The Skinny on Fats Cutting Back on Screen Time and Getting your Family Moving 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Active During the Winter   The Pulse on Pulse Rates  Introduce your child to  The Kids Movement

At School Advocate for your school and take action in the following ways: Introduce your school to the Healthy Schools Program  Tips for a Healthier Lunch Box  Out and About Keep things healthy when you are away from home. Making Better Choices at Fast Food Restaurants  Reading Food Labels 101  Take Control of Portion Sizes Top 10 Tips for Making Take-Out Healthier  At the Doctor's Get the Information You Need: The average doctor’s appointment only lasts 7 minutes. To make the most of your child’s next check-up, it’s important to know the right questions to ask