Category Archives: Parenting for Health
How To Set a Physical Activity Goal and Stick To It
Goal setting is a powerful way to stay motivated and stick to a plan. Setting a physical activity goal and tracking it is a fun project that you can do with your family. Changing habits can be challenging for all of … Continue reading
Play Daze! Celebrate The Value of Play
Did you know that North Carolina has the 11th highest rate of childhood obesity in the country? Want to help improve the health of our kids in a fun, easy way? Then come out and play! You’re invited to participate … Continue reading
Free Program Trains Families for a 5K Race
Morrisville Parks & Recreation introduced an “Active Parents” initiative this month with the goal of getting sideline parents active during their kids’ sports practices at the Morrisville Community Park. The training also prepares parents and their families to run a 5K race. … Continue reading
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The 2011 F as in Fat report from the Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation indicates that North Carolina has the 11th highest rate of childhood obesity in the country. The state ranked 14th for childhood obesity … Continue reading
Kindergartners Learn About PE and Recess at Marbles
Be Active NC partnered with Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh on its annual Kickoff to Kindergarten event held on Aug. 20. Close to 600 kindergartners attended, along with more than 1200 of their family members. Be Active staff led the … Continue reading
Boost Your Brainpower through Physical Activity
Need an extra boost of brainpower? Get physically active! Recent studies have shown that people who are physically active have healthier brains and are able to learn more effectively. This is true for all ages – children, adults and older adults. … Continue reading
Making a Difference in the Health of Your Community
Did you know that you can influence the health of your community by learning about issues that matter to you and working to advocate for change? Advocates just like you have influenced lawmakers and made a difference in their communities. … Continue reading
Be Active NC Honors Schools for Physical Activity Efforts
At its 1st Annual Be Active Schools Award Ceremony, Be Active NC honored standout schools and school communities for their efforts to change policy, programs and create healthier communities through increased physical activity and environmental changes. The ceremony, which included … Continue reading
Are You Ready To Get Sweaty?
While physical activity is a critical component of wellness and can help improve academic performance, nearly half of North Carolina’s children do not get the recommended 60 minutes each day. Be Active NC has partnered with GetSweaty.com – a turnkey … Continue reading
Parenting and Physical Activity
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a study on the role of the parent in influencing their child’s behaviors and beliefs about the importance of physical activity. Rodale.com interviewed researcher Sarah L. Lee, PhD, who, along … Continue reading
