Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you need to hibernate like a bear cuddled in blankets in front of the TV. Sure, that’s perfectly fine and wonderful when there’s a blizzard or icy roads in your neighborhood, but if you have the motivation and proper gear, you can get...
Today the Ask, Listen, Learn team was in Waimanalo, Hawaii at Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School with Congresswoman Mazie Hirono. We enjoyed speaking to the kids about the importance of staying active and making good decisions. Thank you to all the kids who played our Xavix game and answered questions...
The NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (NCABC) and its educational and prevention website, www.ACTnowNC.org, are excited to sponsor the first annual Middle School Poster Contest. The goal of the contest is to get students thinking, talking (and drawing!) about the dangers of underage drinking. Students from across North Carolina are...
Some folks may feel bitter on Valentine’s Day, and at times the pink and red heart explosions everywhere may seem a little much…but think about when you were a kid in elementary school. Remember making your shoebox ‘mailbox’ decorated with your name and hearts to put on your desk for...
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! Cookies and candies are the norm, which gives you all the more reason to try something new and different, and hopefully healthier, too! How about strawberries and parfait? Lemon bars, miniature lemon & cranberry scones, or apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies, all made with fresh fruit? For a low-fat alternative to...
Team sports and other athletic activities can be fun for the whole family to watch and enjoy. But what about parent participation? Moms can pack a team snack for half time, make cheering signs for the game, give a warm hug to make a sprained ankle feel better, but it’s...
Guest post from Julie Foudy: I love playing sports for a long list of reasons, but I especially love sports because they help define who we are: Sports give you confidence. Sports give you strength. Sports give you a voice (hence, the nickname Loudy Foudy). 🙂 Sports teach teamwork and leadership....