Summer is typically the season associated with dehydration. With warmer weather, our bodies heat up and we sweat more visibly—and so we’re more inclined to pick up that glass of water to cool us off and quench our thirst. During cooler months, we don’t get as hot and sweat evaporates into the cold air instead… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Childhood Obesity
A Favorite Budget-Friendly Outdoor Winter Activity
With colder, shorter, and darker days comes our collective tendency to hunker down and stay indoors. During winter, it’s easier for adults and kids alike to lose focus of staying active—we understand. And yet, with months of snow comes exciting opportunities to explore your community in different ways, try something new, or expand on a… Read more »
New Guidelines For Sugar—And How To Scale Back
Every five years the federal government releases new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines are designed to help all Americans eat a healthier diet—it’s also a key resource for health professionals and is the basis of everything from school lunch programs to our very own Let’s Go! strategies. In addition to the continued recommendation to… Read more »
Screen Free Week Starts Monday
Authored by Emily Cooke, early childhood specialist and Let’s Go! program manager It’s time again for National Screen Free Week, running from May 4 to May 10! Haven’t heard of it yet? This is a national movement to encourage people to unplug and spend their free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, and connecting with family… Read more »
What Let’s Go! Looks Like in Action
We wanted to share the following story to give you a better idea of how Let’s Go!’s multi-setting approach brings people together to help children establish healthy habits. Meet Izzie, an energetic 5th grader who hangs out with her bff, Kristen, plays with her dog, Doc, practices Taekwondo with her little brother Carter, and makes… Read more »