Topics: Physical Activity By: Bag the Junk Photo by Family Fun Education When kids are home for extended periods of time over winter break, it can be easy to slip into a routine of watching movies and...
Topics: Obesity Although recent reports show we are making progress in the fight against childhood obesity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there are still 12.5 million ...
Topics: Physical Activity, Healthy Snacks & Beverages Balance out your holiday food indulgences by incorporating extra physical activity and healthy eating into your family’s routines. Here are si...
Topics: Physical Activity, Healthy Snacks & Beverages Motivating kids to consume nutritious foods and exercise regularly often requires creativity and persistence. Lately, celebrities have been le...
Topics: Healthy Snacks & Beverages Only 11% of kids ages 12 to 18 consume the recommended 2-3 daily cups of vegetables, according to a 2009 Ohio State University study. Getting kids to try and en...
Topics: Healthy Snacks & Beverages If kids had to choose between a scoop of strawberry ice cream and a scoop of steam-cooked carrots, we know they’ll probably pick the ice cream and we’ll be left ...
Topics: Fundraisers/School Revenue, School Stores, Healthy Snacks & Beverages Valentine’s Day has become a holiday that centers around love, friendship…and, to the dismay of parents and educ...
Topics: Obesity Families, schools and communities are dedicating their time and energy to set kids on the right track toward healthier lives – from starting gardens, to selling fruit instead of cookie...
Topics: Obesity By Malkia “Kia” McLeod As adults, we know that the start of the New Year is a perfect opportunity to make healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, exercising mor...
Our friends at preventobesity.net recently asked me about why I love working to create healthier school environments. Check out the article to learn more about how BagtheJunk.org is helping to bring h...