Every child can enjoy the benefits of being stronger and happier, through better health….

The Stronger, Happier Kids initiative was launched in early 2016 when a team of health professionals, parents, school officials and community leaders came together with common beliefs…and aligned goals….to prepare our children for a long, happy and healthy life.  With a focus on age-appropriate practical education and consistent healthy action, we work in the classroom, on the fields, and in the community alongside parents, teachers, administrators and coaches, and leverage Pro-Activity’s  evidence-based ELEMENTS health promotion curriculum, teaching our children about MOVE-ing enough and with quality, FUELing appropriately, RECOVERing fully, ENDURing set-back, and CONNECTing with one another in both challenge and achievement!

We look forward to connecting with you and supporting your efforts in preparing the next generation to thrive!

Study published in the February 2017 Journal of American Academy of Pediatrics sites a positive relationship between a lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet and ADHD diagnoses has been found. The study states “Not only specific nutrients but also the whole diet should be considered in ADHD.”

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/139/2/e20162027.full.pdf

https://ylmsportscience.com/2016/10/15/basics-physical-fitness-and-academic-performance-in-youth-by-ylmsportscience/

Students at Tewksbury Elementary engaged in a game of “Eat More, Eat Some, and Eat Less”, applying the lessons they learned about “fueling in the green” (i.e. focusing mostly on items below the green line) and principles adapted from the University of Michigan’s Department of Integrative Medicine’s “Healing Foods Pyramid”.  Tewksbury township faculty, parents, and educational foundation continue to lead the charge in creating a healthy and wellness focused environments for their students to thrive.

Stronger, Happier Kids – Tewskbury, NJ got their “move” on this week, learning about the physiology, how the body moves and why it’s so important that it does… and important components of cardiorespiratory fitness and it’s ability to help us stay at our best!