When it comes to physical activity and proper nutrition, young children need more encouragement and structure than ever before--especially in a culture inundated by video games, television, and fast food. Active Start for Healthy Kids: Activities, Exercises, and Nutritional Tipscontains a wealth of fun, easy-to-implement activities that are specifically designed to teach 2- to 6-year-old children important health concepts. With this book as your guide, you can reach children in their formative years and help them develop positive behaviors that will last a lifetime. Dr. Stephen Virgilio has been a children's health expert for more than 25 years. In this book he provides a wealth of safe, inexpensive, and developmentally appropriate activities that parents, teachers, and caregivers can implement: - More than 50 developmental exercises and activities for flexibility, muscular fitness, and cardiorespiratory endurance - 20 fun family physical activities - 16 motor skill activities - 21 yoga poses and games - 18 dance and rhythm activities - The top 10 nutritional guidelines for parents and teachers - Heart-healthy kids' recipes Help children engage in exercise that will benefit them for years to come. Active Start for Healthy Kids: Activities, Exercises, and Nutritional Tipsis the first step toward a fuller, longer, and better life for the next generation.

Physical activity positively impacts the bodies, minds, and emotions of children, but unfortunately, most children are physically active only 15 minutes a day! Active Kids will motivate children to get moving with fun, easy-to-do activities that will increase their strength, endurance, and flexibility.

I am a father first. Nothing is more important to me than my kids and what I have instilled in them to prepare them for this world. It hurts me that the time I was able to spend with my sons growing up was not the same with my daughters. I love them dearly: Kali Kaylah Marie Glasper, Nevaeh Olivia Glasper, and Daijah. I would like to also dedicate Active Kids Have the Most Fun to my boys. They are my best friends, the best part of me, and the best group of guys I know. They each are exactly like a part of me and daily I enjoy watching them grow into a much better me. I do my best to put the time lost with my father into them. No matter what happens, I do not want them to ever say I was not around. You can make all the money in the world and pay for them to do everything they love, but if you are not there to witness them doing it, then you are simply not there and that is all they will remember. But as parents, we are the writers of our kids’ memories, wants, beliefs, and interests. I am the son of a ninja, but a soldier raised me.

This children's devotional contains 365 lessons for families, each beginning with real questions children have asked. Questions are followed by answers that are supported by Bible verses. Themes of the devotions include God, the Bible, right from wrong, Heaven and angels, money matters, the world, prayer, friends and school.

Do your kids need to move more and lose some weight? In 35 Things to Know to Raise Active Kids, you will discover fun, inexpensive, and nontraditional ways to get your kids off the couch and outside playing. These activities are for all children, not just the already fit or sports-obsessed. With bonus tips and stories from fitness celebrities, this easy-to-read, humorous guide will help you role model an active lifestyle; use TV to get your kids in shape; turn household chores into exercise; teach your child to play alone; and create memories and rituals that get the whole family moving.

How can you get children to eat food that tastes good, does them good, and helps them perform better? This practical guide contains all the information and suggestions you need to feed growing kids, from kindergarten through high school.

When faced with danger you must DO something. The teacher at the Ant Hill School wants her students to be prepared - for everything! One day, she teaches her students what to do if a "dangerous someone" is in their school. "I'll be your shepherd, and you're all my sheep, so you must do what I say. Pretend there's a wolf in our building, and we MUST stay out of his way!" "We need a great plan of action in case we start to get scared. The ALICE Plan will work the best, to help us be prepared." Unfortunately, in the world we now live in, we must ask the essential question: What are the options for survival if we find ourselves in a violent intruder event? I'm Not Scared...I'm Prepared! will enhance the ALICE concepts and make them applicable to children of all ages in a non-fearful way. By using this book, children can develop a better understanding of what needs to be done if they ever encounter a "dangerous someone."

Children's Active Transportation is a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the current research and interventions on active transportation for children and youth. As the travel behaviors of these groups tend to be highly routinized, and their mobility faces unique constraints, such as parental restrictions, mandatory school attendance, and the inability to drive a motor vehicle before late adolescence, this book examines the key factors that influence travel behavior among children and youth, providing key insights into lessons learned from current interventions. Readers will find a resource that clearly demonstrates how critical it is for children to develop strong, active transportation habits that carry into adulthood.

Addressing the childhood obesity crisis that is facing today's youth, this simple and effective guide to exercise and nutrition provides a comprehensive plan for encouraging children to live healthier, more active lifestyles. Not limited to diet alone, this guide examines the psychology behind sports and how parents can help to positively encourage their children to participate. Reducing the use of technology, keeping healthy sleep patterns, minimizing snacking, and staying hydrated are topics also addressed in this handbook, which helps parents make healthy lifestyles fun and exciting.

"Active start: a statement of physical activity guidelines for children from birth to five years"--Title from cover.