Get Your Child Moving: Get a Dog
As we approach winter, the days are getting shorter and colder, and soon there will be less time for children to be active outdoors. While it is a well-known fact that children and young people should aim to be active for at least an hour each day to make sure they keep their hearts, bodies and minds healthy, doing so can be difficult in the dead of winter. A British study shows that families with a dog tend to be more active, rain or shine, and help in the fight against childhood obesity. The results, published in the American Journal of Public Health, showed that the children with dogs in… Read More Continue Reading