Jennifer Tucker, Kid-Fit Long Island @ VS Mom Valentine's Day Party
If you haven't noticed by now, I am a huge fan of First Lady Michelle Obama. When I attended a fundraiser a few months ago, I was more excited to see her than I was President Obama. No offense POTUS. What I admire most about her, among other things, is that she has brought the epidemic of childhood obesity to the forefront of our minds and created the "Let's Move" movement. It is especially important to me because I have two small children. The environment they are in now and habits they form now will have a huge impact on how they lead the rest of their lives when they turn 18 and leave home. Yes, they are leaving home at 18.
We can continue the discussion of healthy eating later, but I think it's very important to keep our children active. I am guilty in allowing my children to watch more TV than they should. The shows must be educational in addition to entertaining and be appropriate for their age group. As mentioned before, they are very active. They love the outdoors and could live outdoors if we allowed them. However our backyard is also a favorite for mosquitos. I try to take them to parks or indoor play areas to run around. Not only is it great exercise, but it also tires them out so they eat and sleep better. This is why ValleyStreamMom has partnered with Kid-Fit Long Island to bring every child the opportunity to learn the importance of eating healthy, exercising, and staying active.
FREE KID-FIT Exercise Class
Tropix Dance & FitnezZ Studio
630 Merrick Road - Lynbrook
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Register Here! http://vsmomkidfitlongisland.eventbrite.com/
KID-FIT Long Island, recommended for children ages 2 - 5 years old, is an educational fitness program that makes exercise fun, teaches sound nutrition and incorporates rest and relaxation into a child's daily routine. Children’s lives will be enriched and parent's will be amazed at what they learn. A variety of supplemental materials are also provided such as recipes, coloring and activity sheets for children, classroom projects, newsletters and more.
You can also view a full length KID-FIT class here.
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