The Kohl's Cares cause merchandise program recently
awarded Cohen Children's Medical Center a grant of
nearly $211,000. The donation will support the Kohl's
Cares Keeping Kids Healthy Program, a community-
wide nutrition and physical activity program to improve
children's health
and wellness.
Kohl's has donated
more than
$4.4 million to
Cohen Children's
since 2000.
Children need
at least an hour
of physical activity
every day.
The transition to fall means more than
"back to school" for children.
Classrooms require kids to stay seated so they can
focus on learning. That's good. Not-so-good is their
loss of activity. Like grown-ups, children need to
exercise for good health. It's also important for their
normal development. Outside of school, kids easily
default to watching TV or using their digital devices.
Furthermore, fewer daylight hours limit playtime
outside, so creating opportunities for activity can be
tricky. But it's possible with a little planning.
– Schedule it. Though schools must offer students
gym class, making time for activities to enjoy
together — such as family walks — can help keep
wellness a priority. It sets a good example, too.
– Encourage extracurricular activities. Whether
it's a sport, dance class or activity club, let
children try new things until they find something
they really enjoy. Consider rewarding their
accomplishments to keep them motivated. (Not
with regular ice cream sundaes, though. That
would be counterproductive.)
– Be a good example. It's hard to tell kids to get
moving when you're a couch potato, so find
activities that you can enjoy together.
– Pull the plug. Limit kids' time on digital devices so
they will be more likely to get up and get moving.
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Keeping kids active
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