Even moderate physical activity helps with sleep. We know that physical activity benefits children’s health. But, did you know it also helps children sleep better? Even moderate activity can make a difference. Sleep Latency A 2009 study found that every hour of the day that children were inactive adds 3 minutes to the time it Read More
Category: Move
Jump Rope
It may seem that everywhere you look someone is telling you: But what if you aren’t into the typical sports?Consider jumping rope! Jumping rope is an aerobic exercise that burns lots of calories. Some jump rope experts say that ten minutes of jumping rope is like running an eight-minute mile. And jumping rope doesn’t just Read More
Physical Activity
This self-care tip has nothing to do with your weight, body type, or fitting into pants that are two sizes too small! This is about self-care for your mental health using physical activity for stress reduction. Why exercise? Exercise can increase your endorphin level. Endorphins are “feel good” hormones. Exercise can create feelings of: Excuses for Read More
Red Light Green Light
no matter what the weather is in Washington, there are activities to keep you and your child active and have fun bonding moments. Here is one example that can be done inside or out. Read More
Volley Ball Balloon
If you haven’t yet played balloon volleyball, you are missing out! This great game can be played with any number of people and only requires a balloon, which can be purchased cheaply from most stores. You can make many different variations of this game, but the simple rule is to keep the balloon off of Read More
Swim Safety
In the heat of the summer, swimming is frequently the outdoor activity of choice. So: when is a child old enough for lessons and how can you reduce the risk of water accidents. Read More