…having a long-lasting positive impact on the health and safety of the De Soto community by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, through programs promoting physical activity, healthy nutrition, community involvement, and disease and injury prevention.
Many things can influence a child, including friends, teachers, and the things they see when they sit in front of the TV or computer. If you’re a parent, know that your everyday behavior plays a big part in shaping your child’s behavior, too. With your help, kids can learn to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits that last throughout their lives.
Check out some ways to build a healthier lifestyle here
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/special-issues/parenting/shape-your-familys-habits
Children can be helpful in the kitchen and the meal planning process starting at a young age. Introducing them to grocery shopping and cooking early on can help them feel comfortable with more foods and will give them lifelong skills, too! Knowing what to put on a grocery list, how to shop the different layouts of stores, and budgeting can be very helpful; and it can make the grocery store trip a little easier. Try these 5 tips today!
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| The AllTrails website and/or app is a great resource to discover new hiking trail. The weather will be heating up next week so try to get your activity in early and remember to stay hydrated! Using AllTrails, you can filter your trail search by distance or difficulty. https://www.alltrails.com/us/missouri/de-soto |
Summer is a great time to go out and have fun in the water. However, recreational waters—including swimming pools, lakes, and oceans—can sometimes get contaminated with bacteria and viruses. Swimming in contaminated water can make you and your family sick.
Check out some steps you can take to stay safer while playing in the water.
