Comments for The KID-FIT Blog

Comment on Sign Petition: Please Put Physical Fitness In Preschools by Ms. Kat

Ms. Kat — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:19:28 +0000

this is an awsome way to start children of all ages to stay fit and healthy. In a day care setting I believe it should be a must. I do it with my day care kids and they love it.

Comment on A Healthy, Fun Halloween for Preschool Children by Kirsten

Kirsten — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:22:29 +0000

These are all great ideas! Teaching moderation is definitely the key, because if you don’t let them have any candy, then they’ll want it more or try and sneak it. Another good idea I’ve heard is to let them pick out a few of their favorite pieces of candy, and then buy the rest from them and have them pick out a book, toy, or piece of sports equipment. You can then donate the candy you’ve bought from them.

Comment on A Healthy, Fun Halloween for Preschool Children by Char

Char — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:04:45 +0000

I love ALL these ideas!!!! I am definitely using the Boo Hoo Broomball idea next week for my 2nd grade son’s Halloween classroom party. It’s perfect! I wanted and active game, so yay! Thank you!

Comment on A Healthy, Fun Halloween for Preschool Children by Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:05:50 +0000

I think teaching the idea of moderation is so key. Educating about a balanced lifestyle approach is what our family lives by.

Comment on A Healthy, Fun Halloween for Preschool Children by Lannette

Lannette — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:54:56 +0000

I’m a big fan of the Candy Buy Back. There is a Children’s Dentistry in my area that does it every year. You can find them here: http://bit.ly/olEB7l They pay $1 per pound.

Comment on A Healthy, Fun Halloween for Preschool Children by Jill Mischke

Jill Mischke — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:50:33 +0000

GREAT article! LOVE Halloween – but the huge bag of candy is CRAZY! We love to buy the mini popcorn bags with Halloween design and my 4 year old hands out the mini playdoughs to her class. Everything comes with a cute Halloween design so it is fun!

Comment on A Healthy, Fun Halloween for Preschool Children by Erica

Erica — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:22:55 +0000

Another great thing to keep in mind during Halloween and all of the candy consumption is the prevention of tooth decay and mouth disease at an early age. This year my son and I are collecting donations for America’s Toothfairy : http://bit.ly/rj2K08 another great option to teach moderation and raise awareness about the leading preventable chronic childhood illness!

Comment on Back-To-School Preschool Nutrition Basics by Phoenix day care

Phoenix day care — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:07:54 +0000

Great blog post, I work at a preschool and I try to incorporate as many of these ideas into our nutrition program as possible.

Comment on Sign Petition: Please Put Physical Fitness In Preschools by kettle moraine horseback riding

kettle moraine horseback riding — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:27:26 +0000

Great post.

Comment on Childhood Obesity, Abuse and Parental Rights by Lannette

Lannette — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:22:44 +0000

This is a very sensitive subject. I can certainly see the dangers for the child’s future for sure. In a very extreme case I can see it doing some good but I feel that the child would have to be morbidly obese and the parents just completely disregard it and I have seen cases where the parents just don’t seem to care about it. But then what about the emotional damage it could have on the child as a result?

It is a fact that children eat what their parents eat and I prefer the other options such as nutritional education and fitness intervention. But would it help? Would taking children away from their parents help??? It’s hard to say.

I know I struggle with my own child but it’s not through lack of effort or setting a good example, that’s for sure.