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Healthy Kids Summer Break

Summer vacation is in full swing!  Unfortunately, with TV, the internet and social media, and gaming consoles, it can be a real struggle keeping kids healthy and active while they are not in school.  Here are some great ideas for encouraging your children to stay healthy, active, and still enjoy their summer vacation! Start the day with a healthy breakfast:   Hopefully we all know the importance of starting each day with a healthy, balanced breakfast.  This will pack them full of sustainable energy for a fun-filled day. Get  active yourself:   Children learn from watching you, so if you're outside enjoying the sun, they will too!  Encourage outdoor games, invite other kids over to enjoy different activities, or organize a family walk through a park or local trail.  The key is to get outside and get moving!  One of my favorite things to do is getting them involved in outdoor projects; usually this is...