Making multi-sport a reality requires us to move from words to action
It’s time to stop debating who is responsible for making multi-sport programming a priority for kids under the age of 8. Here’s a list of actions we can all take.
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>Featured Activity: Startling rise in type 2 diabetes among children raises alarm Startling rise in type 2 diabetes among children raises alarm
In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that 5,300 new cases of pediatric type 2 diabetes were diagnosed in the United States. This is a concern because in 1990 there were, essentially, zero cases reported. Type 2 diabetes used to be an extremely rare condition among children. Now a growing number of kids are living with … Continued
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>Featured Activity: Balloon juggling a fun activity to help kids develop eye-hand-coordination Balloon juggling a fun activity to help kids develop eye-hand-coordination
Balloons provide the perfect opportunity to practice fundamental movement skills while having fun
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>Featured Activity: Use this toolkit to start a nature club for families Use this toolkit to start a nature club for families
A toolkit developed by the Children and Nature Network helps you create a nature club for families.
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Physical literacy activities for when your family is on the go