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Fleet Feet Sports and Balega are committed to the health and well-being of our entire community -- with children considered to be a priority.  Children today are eating more, exercising less and facing alarming health issues – like early on-set heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.

The Lil’ Bug Kids Fun Run & 1 Miler promotes the importance of exercise while creating a fun atmosphere for children.  If kids become excited about fitness, they are more likely to carry this passion forward into adulthood – ultimately growing into healthier and more active adults.

 

Check out Tips for Healthy Living from Hyde Park Pediatrics!

 

 

Take the Summer Family Fun Challenge! Download this Summer Family Fun Challenge Scorecard, participate in fun activities with your kids and turn in your scorecard for a chance to win prizes!

Please download the following information for your kids:

 

Tips for Growing Healthy Girls from Harmony Garden

  • Communicate your support and belief in her to grow into all that she can be.

  • Instill the importance of education and life-long learning.

  • Focus on her intelligence and self-confidence rather than her attractiveness.

  • Expose her to strong female role models who have made a difference.

  • Give her the courage to stand out in a crowd.

  • Prepare her for economic self-sufficiency.

  • Encourage her to eat well and be physically active.

  • Teach her to discriminate among media messages.

  • Help her to walk away from relationships that are not good for her.

  • Emphasize the importance of connections to family, school, and community.

Harmony Garden would love to partner with a group of mothers who are interested in promoting the health of girls in their community.   

Step 1.  Gather 6-10 interested mothers in your community.

Step 2.  Research top priority concerns for girls’ health in your community.

Step 3.  Organize a plan to take action.

Step 4.  Witness the change!

Hey Moms!  If you are interested in having a community resident research team to grow healthy girls in your community contact us:  513.366.2490; www.hgarden.org