In our social media savvy world, it can be easy for parents to compare their children’s accomplishment, especially when it comes to athletics. As proud parents, we want to boast to our networks, but that can turn on us when we feel like our child hasn’t progressed at the same rate as other children. This is most evident when it comes to athletic endeavors. It’s easy to let the pressure creep in to learn to swim perfectly, be the best soccer player or be able to hit the ball accurately in Little League. (more…)
Over the course of the past year we’ve had the incredible privilege of beginning to build a relationship with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). We’ve been so honored to have the opportunity to partner with this organization through some of their summer programs.
You may already be aware of some of the great services offered in your local community by the NRPA, but here are a few key facts that you might not know:
Living close to parks and other recreation facilities is consistently related to higher physical activity levels for both adults and youth.
On average, children who live in greener environments weigh less than children who live in less green areas.
Children that have easy access to a playground are approximately five times more likely to have a healthy weight than children who do not have access to playgrounds.
July is National Park and Recreation Month and the 2012 theme is Get Wild! We want to encourage you to Get Wild this July with NRPA. Here are a few ideas:
Map out your local parks and visit a new one each week.
Gather a few families and plan a dinner in the park – bring picnics and let the kids play!
Do some research on local parks before you go on your family vacation. It’s a great way to see what green spaces in other cities are like.
Take a picture of your family at a local park and share it on our facebook wall all month long. We’ll choose our favorite and send the winner our brand new OWG In the House kit!
As the July 4th holiday approaches, families across the country are making plans to head to cooler places! Lakes, rivers and oceans are sure to be popular options this holiday as the temperature continues to rise! While all of these water destinations are great fun, safety is a major concern as oftentimes there are no safety measures in place and no lifeguards to ensure they are enforced. (more…)
