School’s in! New sneakers and a backpack filled with pencils, notebooks and crayons are sure signs that kids are getting ready for the start of a new school year. It’s hard to think about it right now, but back to school time can also mean a fever or minor aches and pains of a cold or flu. In fact, children are more likely to catch a cold during the school year because they are indoors and in close contact much of the day.
Here from Children’s Advil, are some tips for teaching your child about cold and flu prevention.
- Cold germs on hands easily enter the body through the eyes and nose, so teach your child to keep their hands away from their face.
- Children should always cough and sneeze into their elbow, rather than hands, to reduce passing germs by hand.
- Show your children how to wash their hands properly – using warm soap and water – and singing the “Happy Birthday” song twice to ensure they’re washing for at least 15 seconds. [read more…]
Mamas Move in Norwell is launching a new program - FIT for Every Woman! FIT (Facilitated Integrated Training) is a customized exercise and wellness routine designed by Mamas Move trainers. The program is based on a questionnaire, simple exercises, BMI/body fat reading, body measurements, etc., and will gear each individual’s program to her strengths and/or weaknesses. At Mamas Move they strive to remove any fear or apprehension that new exercisers might encounter, as well as maximize the benefits of exercise to both new and seasoned participants. [read more…]
Visit the Children’s Museum in Easton on Sunday, May 2nd from 12:30 – 5pm for their Babysitter Training Class and learn all you need to know about caring for children! The class, taught by Jane Rotondi (MA SpEd), is for grades 6 and up. Topics to be covered include:
- Diapering techniques
- Safety and accident prevention
- Basic first aid, how to handle emergencies
- Great ideas for healthy and wholesome snacks and age appropriate activities [read more…]
Come celebrate the newly expanded Women’s Fitness Center at the Mamas Move Center in Norwell for an opportunity to try out classes and wellness treatments for FREE. Try out any three of their fitness classes or workouts anytime during Monday, May 10th – Saturday, May 15th. Take advantage of special savings on memberships and body treatments and even a chance to win a luxurious full body massage! [read more…]
I don’t know CPR. I wish I did, I think it’s a critical tool for any mom to have, but somehow it always ends up at the bottom of my to-do list, pushed onto the next day, the next week, the next month. I have now made it my mission to learn CPR & First Aid in 2010. The way my boys run around this place and have NO fear of jumping off of the most ridiculous things, I’m afraid I’m gonna need it sooner than later.
All About CPR is a local CPR certification company that teaches health care professionals, restaurant managers, daycare staff, moms and grandparents how to perform CPR and First Aid. Training classes are offered weekly [read more…]
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for new mothers that allows them to meet up with other moms, and work out with their babies too. With Stroller Strides, you get a total body workout that combines cardio, strength training and fun! There are modifications to meet all levels of fitness and its completely safe for the expecting mama.
South Shore Stroller Strides is taught locally by instructor Amanda Russell. Each class is an hour long, and consists of a warm up, a 50 minute power walk, then 10 minutes of abs and/or stretching. All you need is you, your baby and your stroller! (Just about any kind of stroller will work, as long as it’s not easily tipped). All kids must be in the stroller for the duration of the class, but the workout is fun for them too. Amanda sings songs during exercises and keeps the kids involved. [read more…]
I am not a runner. I’m more of a stand-on-the-sidelines-cheering-you-on kind of girl, but I have a great appreciation for those who get out there and run in all sorts of weather just because they love it. So, for you runners out there, here are some local Thanksgiving Day/Week races:
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