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⛄ Winter Resources for Parents 🎨

posted Feb 9, 2017, 6:14 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org

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Children's Dental Health Month

Getting your kids to brush their teeth at night maybe one more thing they delay to avoid going to bed. Here are two to help get them into a routine. Get more information about good dental hygiene during Children’s Dental Health Month.

Photo of a child using a e-cigarette. Link takes you to surgeon generals page on e-cigarettes.

Know the Risks About e-Cigarretts

E-cigarettes are very popular with young people, but are e-cigarrettes less dangerous than actual cigarettes? Get the facts from experts and talk to your children about the dangers associated with e-cigarette use.

Picture of Winter Wonderland Terrarium from PBS Parents. Link takes you to PBS arts and crafts page.

Winter Crafts for Kids

Looking for more do-it-yourself projects this winter? Make a magical winter wonderland terrarium using an old empty glass jar with a lid and other projects via PBS Parents. 

A family runs through snow. Link goes USDA page for increasing physical activity.

Tips to Stay Active in the Winter

Build a snowman, go sledding or throw a football. Being active as a family is a great way to make lasting memories. Check out these tips from USDA for increasing physical activity during winter months. 

Find more resources on Kids.gov

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Learn About National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

posted Jan 23, 2017, 9:18 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org

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Every year, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week  provides an opportunity for students to connect with scientists and other experts to discuss the many myths that surround drugs and alcohol. 

This year, the event will be live on Thursday, January 26, 2017, and wil run from 8 AM to 6 PM ET. Teachers and parents, you can view it by visiting http:///www.nidachat.org.


Logo of the National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. Link takes you to NIDA's Drugs and Alcohol Chat registration page.

Screen Time - Maine Public

posted Dec 19, 2016, 6:51 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org

By Keith Shortall • Dec 12, 2016

Today's children spend a significant percentage of their day on one screen or another -- from kindergartners using iPads to teens who are perpetually staring at their phones. Add in videogames, laptops, television (an old-school screen), and you get a lot of screen time. How does this affect their health and wellness, and are there benefits that make it worthwhile?

Guests: Dr. Jonathan Fanburg works in South Portland, ME and specializes in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Fanburg is affiliated with Maine Medical Center.

 Dr. Tory Rogers, Director of Let’s Go!, The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center

5-2-1-0 Tips for Staying Active as a Family

posted Dec 13, 2016, 6:55 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org   [ updated Dec 13, 2016, 7:06 AM ]

By letsgo on Dec 07, 2016 04:41 pm

Adults and kids alike are recommended to get physical activity everyday. How can we really make this happen for our kids and ourselves when we don’t even have time for the gym? We can start by rethinking our idea of physical activity! Although sustained aerobic exercise is an incredible workout, physical activity doesn’t have to mean running laps or lifting weights, which requires certain time, space, and equipment we don’t all have access to. Moreover, physical activity doesn’t have to be a consecutive 60 minutes each day; you can work up to your daily hour with smaller bursts of activity a couple times of day.

As an added bonus, exercise with family doubles as quality time together, which is often the first thing to be replaced with television and computer screens. Below are a couple creative ideas to help you turn every day into an opportunity to stay healthy and happy together!  To read more.....

Kids.gov December Parents Newsletter

posted Dec 6, 2016, 11:09 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org

Key information in newsletter:
  • Tour the White House with your phone
  • Junior Snow Ranger Program
  • National Park System Free Park Pass

New Screen Time Guideline for the Academy of Pediatrics

posted Dec 6, 2016, 11:02 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org

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Managing Family Screen Time—What, Where, When and How Much?

posted Oct 24, 2016, 6:15 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org

By letsgo on Oct 24, 2016 07:00 am

Keeping up with what “healthy” media use is for your kids could be a full-time job. Technology for everyday use seems to be changing constantly. The news announces beneficial breakthroughs as well as newly discovered risks at a head-spinning rate. And children are more engaged with digital media than ever before, for school, for socializing, and for fun.... continue

Learn About Concussions

posted Oct 17, 2016, 6:53 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org

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Learn About Concussions

Concussions can happen in an instant. From toddlers falling at home to teenagers participating in sports. Concussions are traumatic brain injuries that can hurt a child’s brain and may impact their development. Understanding the signs and symptoms of a brain injury may help you quickly address the situation. Learn more about concussions.

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Why School Meals Matter

posted Sep 29, 2016, 11:29 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org

Helping kids make healthier choices throughout the school day

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Weight statistics for children are approaching that of adults: 1 in 3 children is now overweight or obese. Studies have also shown a rising prevalence of type 1 and 2 diabetes in adolescents ages 10 through 19 years, with increasing obesity cited as a key contributor. 
To help address this problem, the goverment has revamped nutritional standards for food served at school—and early results are encouraging. Read more

Our Food Service Staff Rock

posted Sep 1, 2016, 5:49 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org   [ updated Sep 1, 2016, 5:50 AM ]

Check out the Let's Go! YouTube video highlighting the new look at school lunch programs:

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