Soda and Drink Guidelines Child Nutrition Basics By Vincent Iannelli, M.D. Some experts are saying that the school soda and drink guidelines from The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, William J. Clinton Foundation, American Heart Association, and beverage industry leaders to limit soda and other high calorie drinks in schools are a good first step in the battle against child obesity. Many others think that much more needs to be done and that the guidelines may not go far enough though. For example, although the guidelines ban no sugar added...

For an inexpensive, guilt-free snack, bake your own perfectly crisp and delicately sweet banana chips. Baked Banana Chips Keep a bag of these tasty treats handy for long family drives or pack them in a child’s bagged lunch. Makes about 60 chips Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 3 hours INGREDIENTS 2 bananas, peeled 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice Cooking spray INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 200°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut bananas into 1/4” slices. Dip them in lemon juice, then place on a prepared baking...

Splashing, wading, and paddling — it must mean a great day in the water. Playing at the beach, at a water park, by a lake, or in a pool can be a real treat on a hot day. Swimming is a lot of fun, but drowning is a real danger. Let's find out how to stay safe in the water. Why Is It Important to Be Safe in the Water? Fish are able to live and breathe under water, but people need air to breathe. People drown when too much...

5 Facts About Goal Setting These practical tips on goal setting can help make it easier to set and reach goals: Specific, realistic goals work best. When it comes to making a change, the people who succeed are those who set realistic, specific goals. "I'm going to recycle all my plastic bottles, soda cans, and magazines" is a much more doable goal than "I'm going to do more for the environment." And that makes it easier to stick with. It takes time for a change to become an established habit....

Most people play a sport for the thrill of having fun with others who share the same interest. But it's not always fun and games. There can be a ton of pressure in high school sports. A lot of the time it comes from the feeling that a parent or coach expects you to always win. But sometimes it comes from inside, too: Some players are just really hard on themselves. And individual situations can add to the stress: Maybe there's a recruiter from your No. 1 college scouting you...

In observance of Yom Kippur, there will be no afternoon practice for all groups Friday, September 17. Practice for Saturday September 18 will held at normal time.

Who says you can't play with your food—as long as you eat it too? Try increasing kids' consumption of healthy snacks by making them fun to eat. You'll get to spend some enjoyable time together, and have the chance to make good food fun to eat and make—together. Bumps on a Log—Spread celery sticks with peanut butter. Older kids can even do this themselves. Sprinkle on a few raisins. These are great in the lunchbox or for after-school snacks. Pack the peanut butter sides together, so it won't stick to...

Attention ALL 3:45 groups and Coach Cindy, Terrell & Dolores 5pm groups! You are invited to PST’s annual HALLOWEEN Party in Costume at the Bowling Alley. When: October 27th Time: to be announced Keep your eye out for more information to come……… See you there. Rain or Shine

At its most basic, exercise is any type of physical exertion we perform in an effort to improve our health, shape our bodies and boost performance. Obviously that covers a broad range of activities and, luckily, there are plenty to go around whether you want to lose weight, get healthy or train for a sport. The Benefits of Exercise I could (and will) go on and on about all the things exercise can do for you, both physically and mentally. The great thing about it is that you don't need...

Like adults, kids need exercise. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. Regular exercise helps children Feel less stressed Feel better about themselves Feel more ready to learn in school Keep a healthy weight Build and keep healthy bones, muscles and joints Sleep better at night As kids spend more time watching TV, they spend less time running and playing. Parents should limit TV, video game and computer time. Parents can set a good example by being active themselves. Exercising together can be fun for...