By Paul Rosengard
In January, I had the pleasure of attending the “Health Matters” summit in Indian Wells, CA sponsored by the Clinton Foundation. They assembled a number of terrific speakers and panelists — a rich blend of scientists, business people who care about health and wellness, celebrities and VIP’s who actually walk the talk.
We [...]
Health Matters Summit and Howell Wechsler’s 5 Points
January 23rd, 2012
Winter’s No Excuse: Fun Outdoor Activities for the Season
January 9th, 2012
Winter is no reason to stay inside all day. Just because the sun is hiding doesn’t mean it’s time to hunker down and hibernate. During colder months, it is important to get the family outside and maintain activity even though there may be some frost on the ground. Besides, winter months bring on a whole [...]
New Year’s Resolution: How to Create an All-Around Healthy Family
January 5th, 2012
A healthy, nurturing, and loving family does not happen all by itself. It takes a concerted effort from everyone in the household to create a family primed for a long future of growth and good times. Rolling into the New Year is a great time to renew your efforts to build love, participation, and education [...]
Top 3 “fitness” items on our holiday gift list for 2011…
December 12th, 2011
Looking for the perfect gift for that “active” person/people in your life? Ellen Ormsby, SPARK’s East Coast Program Representative, marathon runner and all-around fitness expert, shares the top 3 “fitness” items on her holiday gift list…
TRX Suspension Trainer Pro: Uses body weight for multi-functional workouts. Simple suspension system, includes two 1-1/2″ web straps, adjustable from [...]
Holiday Activity Lesson Plans for Physical Education
December 12th, 2011
Last month we held a contest for SPARKfamily.org members to submit their favorite Holiday Tag activity for a chance to win and iPod. We had some amazing submissions, and we’ve posted the top 20 of them on SPARKfamily.org!
However, for those of you that aren’t SPARKfamily.org members yet, we wanted to share some of the good [...]
Recipe for “Bernadette’s Healthy Holiday Butternut Squash Casserole”
December 12th, 2011
The following recipe is from Bernadette Garcia-Roger, Master Trainer for the SPARK Early Childhood program:
Bernadette’s Holiday Butternut Squash Casserole
Here’s one of my favorite comfort food dishes for the holidays. I love this because it’s a bit more healthy with the squash (seasonal vegetable) added in. I’ve made this quite often and there are never any [...]
5 Easy-to-Make and Healthful Meals
December 6th, 2011
As the American healthy consumer guides evolve, so has the food guide pyramid. This one triangular building block of choices has been altered to appear in the form of a plate. The plate is a more visual way to associate portion size and helps children and adults alike maintain a healthy balance. The new food [...]
11 Ways to Instill Healthy Lifestyle Habits in Your Children
December 2nd, 2011
Children learn from the influences around them. Part of growing up is creating the habits that will follow your children throughout their lifetimes and shape them as they mature. Instilling a healthy lifestyle in your children when they are young can help build the framework for an entire lifetime of healthy habits.
Here are 10 ways [...]
Healthy Food Options for Thanksgiving
November 17th, 2011
Thanksgiving is that wonderful holiday where you give thanks to friends, family, and good health. The highlight of Thanksgiving is, of course, the bountiful, indulgent feast. This year, however, you might want to forego the customary dishes for something a little healthier. While straying from the turkey smothered in gravy, foods glistening with butter, and [...]
Ways to be Active When the Whole Family Gets Together for the Holidays
November 14th, 2011
The holidays are full of delicious feasts, turkey dinners, and tantalizing sweets left and right. Add on top of that the inherent sense of laziness that comes with vacation, and finding a chance to exercise feels impossible and nearly useless.
Just 30 minutes of activity each day can keep your weight gain under control. Exercise also [...]
