Choosy Blog
Vote for Choosy!
Posted by Christine Cox on
Young children are very impressionable, as we all know. They follow our lead and DO hear a lot that we say. If you don't believe it, say something in front of them that you'd rather not have repeated! So let's make sure that they hear the great lessons that Choosy, our own health hero, has to teach and vote for Choosy!
Keep Your Heart Happy
Posted by Christine Cox on
In order to have a very happy heart, we need to teach children that it takes more than being active. We know that at least 60 minutes of exercise every day is important to stay healthy. And that 60 minutes is for all ages, from 1 to 100! But how do you teach young children that physical activity is healthy for their hearts? And how do you make exercise fun and not a chore at such a young age so that heart health continues every day until they are 100 years old?
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Let’s Go With 5, 2, 1, 0
Posted by Brianna Robbins on
When I, Dr. Linda Carson, was in college I had a professor of early childhood who lectured that “children grow predictably, but their development depends.” In other words, growth (or maturation) will unfold inevitably, but development depends on life experiences. This is a very powerful statement worth reflecting on by adults. Healthy child development depends on the living and learning environments that are created and nurtured by grownups. It is awe-inspiring to be reminded that child development actually depends on the many decisions made on behalf of children by parents, grandparents, teachers, or other significant adults in the life of...
The Powers of a Purple Cape: The Choosy Story
Posted by Christine Cox on
Super heroes come in all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, and missions. They have different sources of power and types of weapons, used almost always for the social good. For many heroes, a cape is part of their costume, and they too come in a wide array of colors and designs. Meet Our Super Hero: Choosy Choosy is our super hero for health and Choosy means: Choose Healthy Options Often and Start Young The Power of the Cape Did you ever think about the powers of a super hero’s cape? Some capes help heroes fly and others shield them from villains....
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Enhancing the Quality of Outdoor Playtime
Posted by Christine Cox on
Summertime weather is upon us here in the eastern part of the United States. School is out and most children are anxious to have a summer filled with outdoor fun! Have you ever taken the time to watch what children do or play with when they have outside free play? Researchers have observed and reported about what young children prefer to play with outdoors and how it helps them developmentally. In this post, we are going to examine various aspects of outdoor play and review what researchers recommend to enhance the quality of outdoor playtime for our children. Quality Outdoor...
