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Tips for Family Apple Picking This Fall
The weather is cooling down but there are still plenty of opportunities to get your family outside and active together. As a Together Counts™ partner, our passion is helping families […]
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4 Tips to Motivate Kids to Be Active
You’ve likely heard the statistic before: over one-third of children and adolescents are overweight. That number has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the last 30 […]
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Creating Memories in the Kitchen with Your Kids
If you have kids, you probably have similar struggles as many other families—including getting your kids involved in meal and snack prep. Ideally they’re not only involved, but also comfortable and […]
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Simple Health for Kids and Families
Childhood obesity is a complicated problem. Without a single cause, it is a widespread issue that impedes health for kids. As a Together Counts™ partner, we realize that to help […]
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The Plusses of Pulses
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, chef and Together Counts™ partner who is passionate about food, I am committed to showing how all forms of fruits, vegetables, and pulses can be […]
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What We Tell Ourselves Matters
Last spring, we painted my daughter’s room. Initially, she requested very bold and bright colors. Being more reserved, I said “Why don’t you do something more subtle and bring those […]
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Family Activity Points
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day. For children, the 60 minutes of activity can be […]
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Making a Difference: Community Impact Projects
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi Toward the end of each Girls on the Run season, thousands of girls in the program work […]
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Conquering Busy Weeknight Dinners
We all have places to be and things to do during the busy back-to-school season. Making time for family meals is important, too. As a Together Counts™ partner, we recognize […]
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What’s for Dinner?
Does it sometimes feel like Groundhog Day for you because you find yourself asking this same question most days of the week? As a partner of the Together Counts™ program […]
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