Trinity Lutheran School Heath Fair

This past Friday I participated in a fantastic event at Trinity Lutheran School in Delray Beach, Florida. The purpose of the Health & Wellness Fair was to inspire healthy living for all ages. There were over 40 booths, including mine, dedicated to overall health, wellness and safety. Each school class toured the gymnasium on a quest to fill up their own personal "Passport to Health" by getting signatures from each of the tables ranging from the Delray Beach Police Station & Fire Rescue to the Blood Mobile. Kids of all ages learned about taking care of your teeth at Little Smiles Dental, eating healthy snacks like sunflower sprouts at Slow Food and about meditating & yoga at The Sacred Treehouse. http://www.slowfood.com

Parents, grandparents and adults from our community participated in hearing & vision screenings, blood pressure & bone density checks. Some lucky teachers, moms & dads enjoyed chair massages, learned how to dance like a pro and participated in exercises at Moji Doyle's Fitness & Wellness table. http://www.mojidoyle.com/

I met the cutest kids, little 5 year-olds and super smart tweens, as they were amazed by pictures of my Star Swim students. I was extremely happy to find out that all the students knew the #1 rule around the pool: "Always Swim with an Adult!". http://www.star-swimmers.com/watersafety.html

It was so much fun watching the raffle prize winners scream with excitement when their names were called. "We received many positive comments from the staff, parents, and community members about the meaningful experience the fair was for everyone who attended, especially the students!" says Julia Kadel, Trinity Lutheran PE/Health Teacher and event organizer.

I want to personally thank Julia and the TLS Health & Welless committe for planning and implementing such a successful event!

http://www.trinitydelray.org

Spring is in the Air...Finally!

Now that the weather has finally warmed up as it seems Spring has arrived for good it's the perfect time to swim and play around in the water. The pool and beach are great places to cool off on sunny days but it is important to stay safe. Here are a few tips to make sure you and your family have a fun and safe spring:

*Never leave a child near any body of water, not even for a second.

*Maintain constant, eyes-on uninterrupted supervision.

*Don't designate supervision to an older child or sibling.

*Build layers of defense around your pool. Keep pool fences locked when not in use.

*Install high locks and alarms on ALL doors & windows that lead to the pool.

*Enroll your child in swim lessons. Choose a program that will teach your child the skills to handle him/herself in the water. Check the instructor's qualification. Confirm that the instructor is certified to teach self-rescue swimming skills & that she is CPR & First Aid Certified.

Visit www.star-swimmers.com for more aquatic safety tips!