Parents: Take action today so tomorrow kids learn
Parents: Take action today so tomorrow kids grow
Parents: Take action today so tomorrow kids succeed
Our Mission
All kids deserve to be healthy, active, and ready to learn
We work to create healthier home and school environments where every child has access to safe places to play, nutritious food to eat, and healthy experiences to help them thrive.
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The U.S. is ranked LAST out of 21 industrialized nations in child health and safety.
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Children get an average of 7+ hours of screen time daily.
1 in 5
1 in 5 children ages 3-17 have a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder.
Who We Are
Health is a human right.
We empower schools, families, and communities to take actions that help children lead healthier lives.
Start making change in your school
Kids spend more than 1,200 hours each year in school, making schools an ideal place to teach and model healthy eating and physical activity. In your school, you can:
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Start Game On
Schools face many similar challenges, but every school—and child—is different. With our flexible, free online guide, schools learn how to create healthier learning environments for students, staff, and communities.
With Game On, you can:
Build your school health team
Assess your school's health
Find healthy eating activities
Get kids moving
and more!
Become an advocate
With our resources, you can:
Take the healthy school quiz
Make the case for school health
Shape up your school environment
Improve health at home
and more!
Stories
See how schools, parents, and community members are taking action today for a healthier tomorrow.
Planting the Seeds for Healthy Kids at Eucalyptus Elementary
“I love that the school takes the time to grow so much and teach the kids the importance of gardening and healthy eating, and I love to see the kids harvest the fruits and veggies that were in the garden. My daughter saves the seeds from her fruits and asks me to plant them at her grandma’s house.”
–Joyce Liwanag, Parent, Eucalyptus Elementary School, Hawthorne, CA
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Happy #NationalWalkingDay! Taking #walks (away from other people!) has become more crucial to our health than ever before. Check out our on-the-go #play ideas to turn walks with your kids into #adventure stories, games, or mindfulness techniques! actionforhealthykids.org/activity/easy-on-the-go-play-activities/
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Art class and PE all "rolled" into one: Use the cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls and whatever other supplies you have to create pretend weights for a kid-friendly fitness class!
Thanks to @cdriscoll for the idea and photos!
How are you keeping your kids busy, active, and practicing healthy behaviors at home? Let us know by sharing a video or photo and tagging us!
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#healthykids #takeaction4healthykids #healthathome #healthyfamilies #activitiesforkids #physicalactivity #physicalactivityforkids
Our very own Take Action Ambassador Jeanenne Tornatore @theoutsideinsider shares creative ideas to keep kids active and instill healthy habits during this time on Fox News Chicago. Link in her bio to the blog post with strategies you can use right now! Leave a comment and tell us how you're taking action keeping everyone active.
#takeaction4healthykids
Visit our blog to see our statement on COVID-19, at-home resources for parents, FAQ on how our programs are being modified, and resources from our partners for schools and families.
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Since #NationalChildrensCraftDay (March 14) falls right in the middle of #NationalNutritionMonth, use tomorrow as an opportunity to make food art with your kids! Choose a theme, like animals or sports, and some healthy ingredients, then get crafting....and eating, of course.
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#healthyeating #childhealth #healthykids #childnutrition #childrenscrafts #foodart #healthyfamilies #healthysnacks
