Family Health and Fitness Day USA

Family Health and Fitness Day USA is a national health and fitness event for families always held the last Saturday in September.

The event's purpose is to promote the importance of regular physical activity for children and their parents. Families will participate in health promotion events at hundreds of locations throughout the country, including YMCAs and health clubs, park districts, schools, houses of worship and state and local health organizations.

It's Family Time!

You can jump rope, ride bikes, and take a walk as a family. Remember to be safe by using sunscreen, bike helmets, and staying hydrated.

May 12 - June 16, 2013 National Family Month

National Family Month is celebrated every year from Mother's Day through Father's Day.
This year it runs from May 12 to June 16, 2013.

May 15, 2013 is the United Nations International Day of Families. 
The 2013 theme is "Advancing social integration
and intergenerational solidarity."

The Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) supports the worldwide observance of 15 May by preparing background information on the family for use by Governments, the UN system, including the regional commissions, and UN Information Centres and NGOs. An annual message of the Secretary-General is prepared for wide distribution.

"Families hold societies together, and intergenerational relationships extend this legacy over time. This year’s International Day of Families is an occasion to celebrate connections among all members of the constellation that makes up a family. It is also an opportunity to reflect on how they are affected by social and economic trends – and what we can do to strengthen families in response...."

International Day of Families, 

The Family Meal, a Tradition Celebrated Worldwide

May News, Events and Resources in Nutrition, Food, and Health

Current News, Resources and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers and Health Professionals. Wellness News is up-dated daily. To view the entire Newsletter online click here or subscribe to Wellness News by adding your email address to the link on the left.

May Highlights

Women's Health Care Month 

Older Americans Month Arthritis Awareness Month  Better Hearing & Speech Month  Lupus Awareness Month  Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month  National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month  National Celiac Disease Awareness Month  National Stroke Awareness Month Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month  National Physical Fitness and Sports Month National Osteoporosis Awareness      and Prevention Month National High Blood Pressure Education Month   National Family Month  May Food Events

August is Family Meal Month The Rewards are Amazing Make the Time

Family meal time is an ageless tradition shared by people all around the world. Eating dinner together keeps the doors of communication open. It's a perfect time to show your children they are your priority. Studies have shown children who eat dinner with their families are less likely to use alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs and more likely to develop good eating habits.
 

Family Dinner

Segment from World Report, April 2009

A recent family study conducted by Brigham Young University, quizzed more than 1500 IBM employees. The results show that families who spend time eating dinner together will encounter less conflict between family and work.

The BYU study appeared in issues of Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report and Slate magazine. Dr. Jacob expressed the hope for society to value dinner time, and not allow things to interrupt it.

In fact, a multi-national study cited by the marriage and family therapy program at the University of Minnesota and its director, reports family meal time has a more positive influence on emotional and intellectual development in children and teens than sports or additional time in school.

Nutritious Meals for Families on a Budget

Quick and Easy Meals to 

Bring Families Together at Meal Time

Meet 6 real families taking the
LET'S FIX DINNER Challenge

Meet six families who are struggling to get to the dinner table, but are committed to seeing what having more dinners can do for them. Each family has different goals and struggles, but theyre willing to do what it takes to see just how powerful dinner together can be.

A Date With Your Family

1950s Instructional Video - Somethings have Changed

Kids Eat Right, Monday Message for May 28, 2012

Article of the Week

Young people with a positive image of themselves don’t obsess about calories, food or weight. 

4 ways to give your child the gift of a positive body image. http://bit.ly/K0Ynv3  

Hot Tip

Pack food right from the refrigerator into your picnic cooler
immediately before leaving home. http://bit.ly/KuWAOp 

Recipe of the Week

Pick up a precooked pork loin roast from your
supermarket deli counter to make these
quick sandwiches for your kids. http://bit.ly/KZLrmG  

Featured Video

Want to give your kids a tasty, creamy snack that hits the spot on hot days? 

Try Mom's Mango Smoothie! http://bit.ly/pYWKAl  

The Kids Eat Right Monday Message is a benefit of the Kids Eat Right Campaign Volunteer program.

Kids Eat Right, Monday Message for May 21, 2012

Article of the Week

Kids who eat with their families are healthier and do better in school.   Make Sunday night dinner a family affair!  http://bit.ly/JHZpKW  

Hot Tip 

Lower the risk of your kids getting diabetes and other diseases by making sure they consume fiber-rich foods. http://bit.ly/Kt5ygo

Featured Video

Are your kids tired of same old snack? Try this Meal-in-a-Peel Potato Bar!  http://bit.ly/LRYtnM

July is Sandwich Generation Month “Three Generations Bound By Caring”

The Sandwich Generation is a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children. It is a commemoration and celebration of dedication, patience and caring. The goal is to raise awareness of the tireless efforts of (and support available to) members of this growing generation.

Sandwich Generation Month is held every July and brings the community and families together to heighten understanding of the special needs of this generation. It also spotlights community support available to those working hard to maintain multi-generational families.

According to the Pew Research Center, just over 1 of every 8 Americans aged 40 to 60 is both raising a child and caring for a parent.

Sandwich Generation

Reference.
To learn more about the Sandwich Generation, visit the Sandwich Generation Resource Group.

May 8 - June 19, 2011 National Family Month

May 8 - June 19, 2011 National Family Month

May 15, 2011 United Nations International Day of Families

The Pineapple Plus Family sings the classic
Partridge Family song

"Come On Get Happy"

May 2011 Wellness News

Current News, Resources and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers and Health Professionals.

Women's Health Care Month  Older Americans Month Arthritis Awareness Month Awareness of Medical Orphans Month Better Hearing and Speech Month Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month Heal the Children Month Healthy Vision Month Huntington's Disease Awareness Lupus Awareness Month Lyme Disease Awareness Month Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention National Allergy/Asthma Awareness National Celiac Disease Awareness National Hepatitis Awareness Month National High Blood Pressure Education Month National Mental Health Month National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention National Stroke Awareness Month Strike Out Strokes Month Ultraviolet Awareness Month National Military Appreciation Month

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Gifts from the Garden Month National Asparagus Month  National Barbecue Month National Beef Month National Egg Month National Hamburger Month National Salad Month National Salsa Month National Strawberry Month National Sweet Vidalia Onions National Vinegar Month Family Wellness Month Food Drive for Homeless Animals National Bike Month National Meditation Month National Smile Month Young Achievers of Tomorrow Clean Air Month Creative Beginnings Month EcoDriving Month 5/8-6/19 National Family Month

 

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May Wellness News Highlights

May 2010 Current News and Resources in Nutrition, Food, Health,
Recalls/Safety and Disability Rights.
Encourages awareness & inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators,
Consumers and Health Professionals. 

May Wellness News Highlights

Arthritis Awareness Month, Better Hearing & Speech Month, Clean Air Month, Family Wellness Month, Gifts From The Garden Month, Food Drive for Homeless Animals Month, Heal the Children Month, Motorcycle Safety Month, National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month, National Asparagus Month, National Barbeque Month, National Bike Month, National Egg Month, National Hamburger Month, National Hepatitis Awareness Month, National Meditation Month, National Melanoma / Skin Cancer Awareness Month, National Osteoporosis Awareness Prevention Month, National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, National Salad Month, National Salsa Month, National Smile Month, National Strawberry Month, National Stroke Awareness Month, National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, National Vinegar Month, Older Americans Month, Strike Out Strokes Month, Sweet Vidalia Onions Month, Teen Self-Esteem Month, Ultra-violet Awareness Month, Women's Health Care Month, Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month, National Family Month (5/9 to 6/20)