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Each day is a chance to build a healthier, happier family. The Be A Healthy Hero website will show you how!
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Things to do this week
Do you like “Dancing with the Stars”? Here’s a chance to get your kids in on the fun! Inikori dance studio is hosting a free Ballroom and Latin Dance class each month for kids! It’s a great way to get in an hour of heart-pumping play!
http://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com/content/inikori-dance-studios-free-youth-open-house-0
The Bureau of Recreation is providing many opportunities to experience and enjoy Rochester's great outdoors with their Winter Adventures Program. Come on out and enjoy some hiking & winter sports with Rec On the Move.
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Cost: Free Date: 2/11/12 Location: David F. Gantt Community Center 700 North St. Rochester, NY 14605 (585) 428-7149
http://www.cityofrochester.gov/winteradventures/
Join the Department of Recreation for the 28th annual Lakeside Winter Celebration at Ontario Beach Park!
Date: 2/12/12 http://www.cityofrochester.gov/wintercelebration/
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Cost: Free Date: 2/18/12 Location: Adams Street Community Center 85 Adams St. Rochester, NY 14608 (585) 428-7266
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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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Dance, dance, dance as a family.
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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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It’s hard to tell how much we’re eating when we’re distracted by the TV. Don’t snack while watching shows.
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Ask your child to move and sound like an animal. Take pictures.
Use low-fat milk instead of whole. It's better for your child and tastes good too
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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.
Kids learn from their parents. If you eat fruits and veggies, so will they.
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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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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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Make your own Twister game using throw rugs or hand towels on the floor.
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Play “Simon Says.” Let your kids tell you what to do.