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Things to do this week
“Play as you Grow” What: An opportunity for supervised play using a variety of equipment in an open gym format that is non-instructional. When: 1/26/12 and every Tuesday and Thursday. Time:10:00am – 11:00am Cost: Free
Location: Pieters Family Life Center 1025 Commons Way Rochester NY, 14623 585-487-3500
www.pietersfamilylifecenter.org
2012 Winter Adventures Program What: The Bureau of Recreation is providing many opportunities to experience and enjoy Rochester's great and unique outdoors. Enjoy some hiking & winter sports with Rec On the Move. When: Ongoing –Saturdays in January – February Time: 1/28/12 - 1:00pm – 3:00pm Cost: Free
Location: Edgerton Community Center 41 Backus St. Rochester, NY 14608 585-428-6769
http://www.cityofrochester.gov/winteradventures/
Sunday Park Hikes What: The Bureau of Recreation is providing many opportunities to experience and enjoy Rochester's great and unique outdoors. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful winter hike. Snowshoes available for the hike at no charge. When: Ongoing –Sundays in January and February Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm Cost: Free
Location: Seneca Park 2222 St Paul St Rochester, NY 14617 (Meet in Zoo parking lot –first lot closest to St. Paul)
“Play as you Grow” What: An opportunity for supervised play using a variety of equipment in an open gym format that is non-instructional. When: 1/31/12 and every Tuesday and Thursday. Time:10:00am – 11:00am Cost: Free
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For indoor play, ask your child to make a shape with their body: round, flat, tall etc.
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For a healthy snack, add low-fat cheese to whole-grain crackers. A serving of cheese is 1 ounce: about the size of two dominos. Six medium-size crackers are one serving.
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Start small. This week, provide a healthy after-school snack like an apple instead of one high in sugar or fat.
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Use low-fat milk instead of whole. It's better for your child and tastes good too
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Play “Simon Says.” Let your kids tell you what to do.
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Ask your child to move and sound like an animal. Take pictures.
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All forms of fruit count-- fresh, frozen, canned, dried or 100% juice. They make easy, healthy snacks too!
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Bright colored foods make meals more fun. Add orange and purple fruits and vegetables to make the table more colorful.
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Make your own Twister game using throw rugs or hand towels on the floor.
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Dance, dance, dance as a family.
It’s hard to tell how much we’re eating when we’re distracted by the TV. Don’t snack while watching shows.
Kids learn from their parents. If you eat fruits and veggies, so will they.