Kathy Gunter is an associate professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Extension specialist with Extension Family & Community Health at Oregon State University.
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Becoming the parent you want to be
Being a parent is the most important job you will ever have. But it isn’t without challenges. Here are a few ways to positively influence your children.
Poor diet and lack of physical activity are primary contributors to obesity among children. One in five children enter kindergarten overweight or obese, which makes early childhood a critically important time for developing habitual healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.
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Adapt!
Here are a few ideas of how you can adapt activities to accommodate your child’s needs.
Oregon State Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Ph.D. alumna and current Clinical Assistant Professor and Athletic Training Education Program Director Kim Hannigan-Downs has shared her knowledge through teaching Oregon State students for more than 10 years.
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Keeping young workers safe
Work can be a very positive experience but there are some things you and your teen should know.