The Lorain County General Health District provides a range of services including Immunization Clinics, Well Child Clinics, Adult Health Clinics, Home Sewage Inspections, Mosquito Control, Health Promotion, Safety Advocacy,Car Seat and Bicycle Helmet Distribution, Tobacco Prevention Education, and more...

Looking for healthy ways to spend time with your child?  www.cityofelyria.org This link will take you to the Elyria Parks and Recreation Winter Brochure of activities. Pages 9-12 and 22 feature Youth Activities.

www.loraincountymetroparks.com Look no further for tons of great hiking trails and seasonal activities to do with your child, or for yourself! Lorain County has a wealth of interesting places to explore!

http://www.dhss.mo.gov/PhysicalActivity/Activities.htm This site provides tons of activities to participate in with children of all ages. Also lists resources for parents and caregivers.

http://www.fitkidsnc.com This site out of North Carolina features activities to keep children active at school, at home, and after school.

http://www.kidshealth.com Kids Health offers separate sites for parents, kids, and teens, with specialized information for each group.

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/ At this site, kids have the opportunity to explore such topics as Keeping Fit and Having Fun, Being Good to My Body, Fabulous Food, and Wondering About Weight.

http://www.emc.cmich.edu/brainbreaks/ This is a Physical Activity Idea Book for Elementary Classroom Teachers. 

Instead of using food as the main focus during parties and celebrations:

1. Give pencils, erasers, stickers, and other small school supplies instead of food.
2. Purchase a book for the classroom or school and come in and read it to the class on the child's birthday.
3. Purchase games or puzzles for the classroom.

Healthy treat ideas: