- For Your Children
- As parents, we all worry about our kids. Does my child eat right? Is my daughter getting enough exercise? Is my son at a healthy weight? In Kansas, we produce some of the world's best food, but Kansas parents struggle to help their kids make good health choices. Here are a few suggestions to help your child eat a little healthier, along with some hints for getting your kids off the joystick and into the yard!
- In Your Community
- In one way or another, you contribute to your local community with your time and your interest. You care about what happens in your town because it affects you, your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Did you know there are simple things we can all do to contribute to the health of the people in our Kansas towns and cities? Get informed, get involved, make a difference!
- With Your Child's School
- Teachers and administrators know that healthy, fit kids are better able to learn and pay attention. And kids really benefit when parents and schools work together. Check out these tips for partnering with the professionals in your children's school. They want your kids to be the best they can be — just like you do!
Check out the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Obesity page for some great resources!