It’s nearly March, and we’re excited for all the great things
that this month brings -- college basketball, delicious fresh veggies from Pathfinder Produce, and we're gearing up for our DASH TO THE SPLASH training sessions.
If you’re looking for a fun way to get in better shape, DASH may
be just the program you’re looking for. Teams of walkers/runners and
volunteer coaches will meet two times a week at Pathfinder Village starting on
March 21. Over the next eight weeks, individuals will gradually build
their stamina and strength, all to get set for the SPLASH PATH 5K and Fun Walk,
which is set for Saturday, May 20. You can call Monica Clark at
607-965-8377, ext. 107 to take part in DASH TO THE SPLASH, and online
registration is open for Splash Path at splashpath.racewire.com.
We’re pleased to share that Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is a
sponsor of Splash Path again this year, and is partnering with Pathfinder
Village and other organizations to help improve the quality of life in our
communities. To learn more about Splash Path opportunities, please visit
our website.
We will have information about DASH TO THE SPLASH at our
Pathfinder Produce markets, which are set in Edmeston on Thursdays from 1 to 5
p.m., and in Morris at the UMC on Fridays, from noon to 5 p.m. We hope to
see you then!
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Screen
Time with Kids
Through
our Pathfinder Produce blog, we’ve written many times about limiting screen
time, especially for kids. However, there are fun ways to use that limited
screen time to encourage healthy eating choices.
I
came across a couple of fun sites for younger kids about health and nutrition.
One is Super Crew
for Kids, which is part of a larger site called Super Kids Nutrition. The main
page has links to resources for parents and educators, and their motto is
“Saving the world, one healthy food at a time!” A worthy endeavor, indeed.
The
kids’ page has a cast of animated characters, and when you click on them they
tell you about what their favorite foods are and why they are good choices.
Each character has a color which matches the foods that they like. For
instance, Penny’s color is purple, and her foods are purple cabbage, eggplant,
plums, purple grapes, mulberries, and purple potatoes. Fun! There are also
printable coloring pages, a book corner with recommendations for food-related
stories, and “Nutrition Adventures” (printable instructions for food-related
activities).
Another
fun site is Choose My Plate.
The link to the kids’ page has educational video games, suggestions to get in
the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity, printable word puzzles, and
songs and videos to help kids get moving! The rest of the website has helpful
information about living a healthy lifestyle for adults too.
Sites
like these are a fun way that adults and children can learn and have fun
together with their screen time, and then move on to the kitchen for some
healthy food activities and outside for some fresh air and exercise.
Until
next time, teach your children well!
