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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Keeping Your Kids Active In the Winter

    January 19, 2015

    See our tips below for fun indoor—and a few outdoor for those who wish to brave the cold—ideas for keeping your kids active in the winter. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Fitness, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: active, basketball, bowling, energy, exercise, frostbite, gymnastics, ice skating, kids, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, wellness center, winter, winter sports teams

    kids skating
  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    How to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating

    October 28, 2014

    As you get ready to take your little one out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

    Tagged with: costumes, Halloween, infographic, kids, safety

    Wearing reflective clothing, chaperoning young children, and following street safety are important ways to stay safe while trick-or-treating.
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    Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids on the Go

    September 30, 2014

    Learn about building healthy eating habits for children by encouraging them to eat healthy after-school snacks, designed for athletes and kids on the go. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: after school, back to school, healthy eating habits, hydration, kids, overeating, pediatrics, portion control, snacking, snacks, trail mix, water bottles

    softball team
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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy

    January 10, 2014

    Read four useful tips for teaching your children how to eat healthy from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Nutrition, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: Ann Meyers RD LDN, calories, children, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, ice skating, kids, moderation, physical activity, skiing, sled riding, unhealthy food, winter activity

    Setting positive examples can help your child eat healthy. Some of these tips can help.

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