Natalie from the American Heart Association just sent me this 10 day heart health challenge that families can take together. If you are experiencing cabin fever or looking for activities to bring you closer together as a family, try these. For more AHA resources check out their website heart.org
Day 1: Dance
Youth Market Story Link: Laney’s Story – www.heart.org/laney
Daily Activity: Get the Whole Family Moving at Home , Dance it out
Recipe: Berry Nuts Granola Bars and Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Parent Tip of the Day: Physical Activity Recommendations for Kids
Day 2: Special Hearts
Daily Activity: Heart Hero Moves
Recipe: Ranch Chive Popcorn
Parent Tip of the Day: Limit Screen Time
Day 3: Meet Finn
Youth Market Story Link: Character Video Intro
Daily Activity: Heart Facts
Recipe: Chunky Marinara with Pasta and Tropical Fruit Smoothie
Parent Tip of the Day: Take Action to Control Stress
Day 4: Jump!
Youth Market Story Link: How to Unlock Characters
Daily Activity: Jumping Rope Skills
Recipe: Vegetarian 3-bean Chili and Sweet and Spicy Veggie Dip
Parent Tip of the Day: When is the best time of day to exercise?
Day 5: Keep Moving!
Youth Market Story Link: Sophie Character Story
Daily Activity: Homework with Heart
Recipe: Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken and Frozen Yogurt Pops
Parent Tip of the Day: How to Boost Willpower
Day 6: Learn About Strokes
Youth Market Story Link: Kids Heart Challenge Main Program
Daily Activity: Wacky Word Games
Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars and Tuscan Bean Soup
Parent Tip of the Day: Better Your Sleep Routine
Day 7: Theme Recipes
Youth Market Story Link: Alex’s Story
Daily Activity: Get Cooking!
Looking for more fun? Fruit and Veggie Toolkit for Kids
Recipe: Avocado Pesto Dip and Raspberry Lemonade Slushy
Parent Tip of the Day: How to Sneak in More Vegetables , Fresh, Frozen and Canned Can All be Healthy
Day 8:
Youth Market Story Link: Crush Character Video
Daily Activity: Heart Hero Puppets
Parent Tip of the Day: Fight Stress with Healthy Habits
Day 9:
Youth Market Story Link: Meet the Heart Hero
Daily Activity: Tips to Keep Your Whole Family Active
Recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Southern Cornbread
Parent Tip of the Day: Meditation
Day 10:
Daily Activity: Set Your Fitness Goals
Recipe: Greek Seven Layer Dip, Texas Caviar
Parent Tip of the Day: Celebrate Fitness Success
Additional activities / resources to help with the remaining days schools are closed