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1. RECESS!   Make sure RECESS has its place on your homeschool schedule.  If participating in online school, advocate for recess breaks for your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics describes recess as “crucial and necessary” for children.  It benefits their physical well being, ability to focus, productivity levels, cognitive performance, and emotional development. IMPORTANT: Do not confuse “breaks” for recess.  …

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One person is “it”, and it is their goal to tag all the other players. Once tagged, a player must sit in a squatted position until a “free” player taps their foot to free them. Once the foot is tapped, the player must explode out of the squat position like a firework to resume the …

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School’s out for summer and nothing screams summer like POPSICLES! Check out this simple mom-hack from RR Founder, Beth Vazquez for BREAKFAST popsicles. (yes – you heard that right – we said breakfast) INGREDIENTS: Greek Yogurt Frozen fruit of your choice Frozen spinach (for added protein) Mix in blender (add water if needed) Freeze in …

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While we encourage parents to exercise age-appropriate technology limits, we also believe technology has incredible benefits. Allowing us to stay connected during this time of social distancing is a BIG benefit. Here are 4 of our favorite online programs for kids: 1. Bilingual Birdies Live bilingual musicians bring joy to your home through song, dance, …

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Tree Tag is fun for all ages and builds endurance, flexibility, and balance! Experience the benefits of cardiovascular exercise in an ENTERTAINING way. Enjoy!

Turkey Tag Grab plastic grocery bags and stuff them around each participant’s waistband to create feathers. The goal of the game is to collect as many feathers from the other turkeys as possible, while protecting your own feathers. Head outside, set a timer, play until 1 Turkey has 0 feathers, add “safe” spots, create teams, …

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We talk a lot about wanting to leave the world a better place for the next generation.  In that conversation we MUST include the health of our children. 5 things you must know about obesity: By 2030 the US is expected to have 17 million obese children. (CNN)  17 MILLION 75-80% of obese children become …

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For me, cardio must be FUN! I always tell the people I work with that the best kind of cardio (and any exercise) is the kind you enjoy and thus will continue doing! There are so many options… no one needs to settle for a boring treadmill.   Our favorites: Dance (freestyle) with the kids. …

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