Sassafras Station Blog

Posts Tagged ‘kids’

Kids love petting zoos. Especially little kids who are a lot more vulnerable to sicknesses than a teen or adult. “Good Morning America” did a little research to find out what type of bacteria live in petting zoos and how to prevent your kids from getting sick.  

These hazy days of summer bring with them hot afternoons at the local fair.
For many kids, that means a trip to the petting zoo.
But how safe is it to get touchy-feely with the animals?
"Good Morning America" did an investigation to find out what germs children are exposed to at petting zoos, and how to avoid bringing them home and getting sick.

Are Petting Zoos Dangerous for Kids? – AOL Health

Technorati Tags: carnivals, E coli, fairs, kids, petting zoos, summer, zoos

Even though making your children lift weights may sound kind of weird, it could really help them both now and in the future. The strength training for kids is not only limited to lifting weights, they can also do other things like push ups, pull up, etc. Click on one of the links to get more information. 

Strength training and conditioning may seem to be the realm of ripped bodybuilders, but a national sports group has just recommended that kids get in on the action, too. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has just published new guidelines for strength training and conditioning for children, noting that fears over safety shouldn’t prevent parents from getting kids involved in an activity that can build bones, boost cardiovascular health, and lead to lifelong healthy exercise behaviors.

Strength Training for Kids: New Guidelines

Technorati Tags: kids, strength training, weight lifting, weight lifting for kids, yahoo, yahoo health