A Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln has prepared resources for families for Christmas time. Click here to download the PDF of the resources. They can also be found below.
What to do over winter break!
- Youth can attend Explorers Nature Day Camp – Kids Day Off at Pioneers Park Nature Center https://app.lincoln.ne.gov/aspx/city/proctor/classes.aspx?loc=PPNC
- Friday, December 11 – Hike, explore, and adventures at the Pioneers Park Nature Center. Campers will be outside the majority of each day (weather permitting) and will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and an extra change of clothes and shoes.
- Nature Day Camps are designed to inspire curiosity and build understanding of others and their surroundings through guidance of caring staff, featuring the outdoors, and natural wonder
- Winter Activities to do at Home- Staycation Style!- https://simply-well-balanced.com/fun-things-winter-break/
Physical Activity Resources
- How to keep kids active during winter break during a pandemic https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/10/22/kids-activity-covid/
- 10 ways to keep your kids moving – http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/blog/individuals/coronavirus-covid-19-home-physical-activity-health/
- Ways to Keep Kids Active During Coronavirus Disease Era – https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/ACH-News/General-News/Ways-to-Keep-Kids-Active-During-Coronavirus-Diseas
Nutrition Resources
- Healthy Snack ideas- Christmas Theme – https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/18-healthy-christmas-snacks/
- Eating healthy around the holidays can be fun – https://www.cleanandscentsible.com/healthy-christmas-food-ideas/
- Looking for healthy food gift ideas! – http://www.tinytummytales.com/healthy-christmas-recipes-for-kids/
Mindfulness
- How sitting down to eat with your family can improve your health. Even when difficult topics come into play. https://www.bluezones.com/2019/03/eating-as-a-family-helps-kids-eat-more-fruits-and-vegetables-learn-healthier-habits/?utm_source=BLUE+ZONES+Newsletter&utm_campaign=0d03d037b6-NOVEMBER-2020-3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9642311849-0d03d037b6-198864297&mc_cid=0d03d037b6&mc_eid=8e75d253d1
- 5 Fun & Easy Christmas Mindfulness Activities – https://www.counselorkeri.com/2019/11/29/christmas-mindfulness-activities/
- Mindfulness in the Classroom-Holiday Theme – https://educationsvoice.wordpress.com/2017/11/19/mindfulness-in-the-classroom-christmas-mindfulness/