Healthy Highlights
How to Manage a Healthy Child’s Sleep During Summer Vacation
With summer vacation around the corner, it is important to think about one thing kids love about summertime – sleeping in! Maintaining a consistent sleep routine in the summer can be difficult. After a whole school year of early alarms and rushing out the door, it is tempting to stay up late at night and…
5210 DoDEA Artist Spotlight Winners Announced
In April, we celebrated The Month of the Military Child! The Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize and honor military families and their children for the sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Children of military families make sacrifices and face unique challenges. For example, as they grow up, military…
Yes, it’s time to get ready for back to school!
As the school year winds down and summer approaches, school personnel also need to be thinking about the start of the next school year. Promoting the 5210 message through back to school materials is a great way to encourage healthy behaviors among school-age children. Materials to consider purchasing for back to school can include: pencils,…
MacDill Air Force Base spreads the 5210 message!
Healthy Military Children is going strong at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) thanks to the Healthcare to Health (H2H) Certified Health Education Specialists and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on-site. Each month the MacDill AFB Chapel hosts a family dinner and bingo night. H2H is there to provide information to parents and facilitate a 30-minute interactive 5210-based…
Buying 5210 Fruits and Vegetables on a Budget
Grocery shopping can be challenging when you are on a tight budget, especially when you are trying to purchase enough fruits and vegetables to get the recommended five servings each day for each member of your family. However, there are ways that you can get five servings of fruits and vegetables each day and stay…
Look for 5210 in your local commissary!
According to Commissary Connection, in April 2018, during the Month of the Military Child, commissaries worldwide will promote 5210 and the importance of healthier lifestyles for military children and families. Check your local commissary for dates and times of 5210 related tours and activities!
What Parents Need to Know about Vaping and JUULing
What is vaping and JUULing? Vaping, also known as JUULing, is becoming more popular with youth in middle school and high school. Vaping means using an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or other vaping device. It is referred to as vaping because tiny puffs or clouds of vapor are produced when using the devices. E-cigarettes are battery…
5210 DoDEA Artist Spotlight
In April 2018, to celebrate the Month of the Military Child, the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will partner with The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State to host an Artist Spotlight competition on DoDEA’s Facebook page based on the 5210 Healthy Military Children campaign. DoDEA students are eligible to participate.…
Are Canned and Frozen Fruits and Veggies as Healthy as Fresh?
Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are a healthy choice! All forms of fruits and vegetables count toward your daily goal of 5 or more servings each day. Using canned and frozen produce provides more variety and convenient packaging and requires little preparation, which makes them easy to serve! Facts About Canned and Frozen…
What to Drink: Aim for 0 Sweetened Beverages
What you drink is as important as what you eat. The 0 in 5210 Healthy Military Children stands for 0 Sweetened Beverages. Many drinks have added sugar and do not contain vitamins or minerals. Here are 7 tips for choosing better beverages. Be a role model for your family by choosing water! Drink water when…