Rebecca Hasson, Ph.D., looks closely at the benefits of exercise for kids. She also explores how physical activity can help children improve their physical health and emotional well-being, as well as give tips on how to get kids moving!As kids grow and develop, they constantly explore and learn new things about their bodies and how they work. Physical activity is an excellent way for kids to stay healthy and fit while growing up. With the rise of technology and the increase in sedentary activities like watching television and playing video games, children need physical activity so they can be healthy and fit.Many people dont realize that physical activity does more than keep our kids bodies healthy several emotional benefits come with it. Physical activities can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost self-esteem, while also improving focus and concentration, and help kids cope with anxiety and depression.What Youll Learn About The Power of Exercise for Kids with Rebecca Hasson+ How Dr. Hasson was drawn to researching physical activity in children+ Benefits of physical activity in children's mental health, behavioral health, and well-being outcomes+ Physical activity as a coping strategy to the different stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic+ Move together, think together, and be together: helping teachers integrate more physical activity into the classroom and the home environment+ Engineering physical activity back into children's lives amidst the different barriers+ Being strategic and inclusive in planning physical activities+ Making physical activities more enjoyable and accessible for children and families+ Helping build physical activity as a habit for families+ Giving ourselves and our children grace in taking the next small step towards fostering healthy habitsUnfortunately, there are many barriers to regular participation in physical activity. One of them is that we have hectic schedules, but we must schedule physical activity in our daily routine.-Dr. Rebecca Hasson// FeatureSign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchInPACT at Homehttps://inpactathome.umich.eduInPACT at Schoolhttps://www.inpact.kines.umich.eduChildhood Disparities Research Laboratoryhttps://www.cdrl.kines.umich.eduThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/FREE ResourceHow to Nourish a Healthy Childhttps://jillcastle.com/how-to-nourish-a-healthy-child// Connect with Dr. Rebecca HassonWebsite: https://sph.umich.edu/faculty-profiles/hasson-rebecca.htmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hasson-53993232Instagram: https://twitter.com/drrebeccahasson// Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/Note: This description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!Also, this channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.
