Published On: January 22nd, 2016|

Courier-Journal – Lexy Gross

“By now, most parents are well aware of the dangers of too much screen time for children. But how can you keep kids active when brutal temperatures keep them inside? Louisville area experts and parents have found many ways to keep kids entertained with healthy – and relatively cheap – activities, many of which can also be educational…Jenita Lyons, health and wellness manager at the Office of Child Advocacy at Kosair Children’s Hospital, said it’s important to make sure kids are getting about an hour of exercise a day…She said exercise improves physical, mental and emotional well-being, can help kids do better in school and sleep better. It can also lower the risk of obesity or chronic diseases down the road. Here are a few of the ideas Lyons and local parents suggest:”(more)