Fit Kids
Being fit at any age means eating well, getting plenty of exercise, managing stress, and having enough downtime to rejuvenate. For kids this can be a difficult task because they have school, homework, sports, church, friends, and other interests competing for their time. Finding the balance between these activities and “fit” time can definitely be a challenge. Find great ideas here at Optimum Wellness for supporting kids with the tools they need to get fit, maintain balance, and make healthful choices.
The Latest in Children’s Health
January 10, 2010
by Optimum Wellness
0 CommentsRemember the days of playing outdoors until you could hardly see anymore because it was getting so dark? Those days don’t really happen so much in today’s world.
Bringing Up A Baby, Naturally
January 9, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
Raising healthy children is an awesome opportunity and responsibility that begins with conception and continues through birth, infancy, adolescence, puberty and young adulthood.
Kids and Calcium
December 19, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsOne of the most common questions that our children are asked during every routine check up with the doctor is, “How much milk are you drinking?” The question makes sense given that recent estimates are that over 85% of girls and 60% of boys between the ages of 9 to 18 fall short of getting the recommended 800 milligrams to 1,300 milligrams of calcium daily.
Raising Healthy Children
November 23, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsBefore I was pregnant with our first child, I had the privilege of counseling other women about prenatal nutrition, natural childbirth and newborn care.
Kids and Stress
October 23, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsAccording to Dr. James Rouse, a recent study found that a high stress environment increased (nearly doubled) the child’s risk of developing obesity.
Pack to School
September 20, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
From preschool through high school and on to college and career, we have a great opportunity when it comes to eating well. Good nutrition and healthy food choices can literally make or break our day.
