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Why Play is Important

Active play builds coordination, social skills and problem-solving abilities. Anything that increases your heart rate and breathing fits the bill, like these kids activities:

Walking fast
Running
Skipping
Stepping
Jumping
Dancing
Riding a bike
Double Dutch
Swimming
Soccer
Basketball

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Get Active

What is "Active Play?" Find ways to get the entire family involved and locate safe places around town where kids can enjoy more heart-pumping play!

Eat Healthy

Eat fruit, lose the fries. Replace soda with skim milk. Learn more about healthy choices and shopping smart. Find quick, healthy recipes you can make at home. Easy tips for making meaningful changes.

Resources

Get access to local and national resources that will help your efforts to raise healthier kids. Also, see Healthy Hero in the news. Find pediatricians in the Rochester community.