Healthy Kids Day

Luter Family YMCA and the IOW Parks & Recreation will present the annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day, a free community event to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active, at Carrollton Nike Park on Saturday, April 29, 10am to 1pm. It features fun, active games, summer options and information as well as educational activities for the whole family.

The Y wants families to focus on “charging” kids up with enthusiasm for themselves and their potential.
When a child is healthy, happy motivated, and excited something amazing is inevitably going to result. We believe in the potential of all children, and we strive to help kids find that potential within themselves. Healthy Kids Day is a great opportunity to educate families and motivate kids to stay active in spirit, mind and body throughout the summer.
In celebration of YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y offers the following tips to help families develop healthy habits:
 High Five the Fruits and Veggies – Make sure kids get at least five servings a day, the minimum number nutritionists recommend to maintain healthy childhood development. And to keep kids’ taste buds evolving, have everyone in the family try at least one bite of a new fruit or vegetable at least once a month.
 Foster an Early and Ongoing Passion for Books – Read to and with your kids. Help children read at every age and every stage of their development.
 Team Up for Athletic Events – Set a family goal of great health by teaming up for community or charity events like races, walks, fun runs, bike rides, etc.
 Volunteer Together – Find a cause that matters to the kids. Open their eyes to a world beyond themselves and the rich rewards that come from making a difference.
 Make sleep a priority – Doctors recommend 10-12 hours of sleep a day for children ages 5-12 and 7-8 hours per night for adults. Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining our healthy immune system, metabolism, mood, memory, learning and other vital functions.