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How to Encourage Girls to Go After Their Dreams
We all want the girls in our lives to go after their dreams, but the media, our celebrity culture and social media can send mixed messages that affect their confidence. […]
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Getting Prepared for the Special Olympics with Alpine Skier Jennifer Troutman
On March 18, 2017, more than 2,500 athletes from 107 countries will gather in Austria for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games. For the next […]
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The Public Agrees: Parks and Recreation Are Vital to Healthy Communities
Parks and recreation are leading the charge to make our communities healthier. Whether by providing increased opportunities for physical activity through its vast network of parks, fields, trails, pools and recreation […]
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Hunger, Health & Nutrition Education the FFA Way
Many children – and some adults – can find it challenging to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Like our national partners, Together Counts™, the National FFA Organization supports the need […]
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How I trick myself into running
I’m not naturally athletic. I didn’t grow up running track. I’m much better at watching cat videos on the internet than I am at any sport. And even though I […]
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4-H Is Growing True Leaders
Leadership is a valued skill in our society, but any young people today aren’t being given the opportunity to learn the tenacity, strategic-thinking and people skills that they’ll need to […]
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Staying Active in Winter: Tips and Tricks for Kids
Staying active in the winter months can be a daunting task. Most people would rather stay inside, veg out on the couch, and call it a day. But these kinds […]
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Maintain Your New Year’s Resolutions with These Healthy Tips
By Ru Ekanayake We’re one month into the new year and while studies show that over 80% of resolutions focus on health and wellness– just 8% of resolutions are actually […]
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Limiting Screen Time
During the winter, it can be tough to peel away from the couch and feel inspired to do healthy activities. Oftentimes, weekends and time away from school and work are […]
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5 Ideas for Exploring Nature with Kids this Winter
In the mid-Atlantic region, we tend to experience a winter of wild temperature fluctuations and snowfall. Most of us would like nothing more this time of year than to snuggle […]
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