Parents can be a
formidable force for change in schools, especially when it comes to starting
health and wellness programs. Ensuring that our kids are eating healthier foods, learning about nutrition, and
being more physically active in school not only sets them up to learn lifelong
healthy habits but, according to a
growing body of research, it helps them be better prepared to focus and learn
in class. Studies also show when parents are involved in a child’s education,
their children demonstrate higher academic achievement, better attendance,
better social skills, better-eating
habits, increased physical activity and less emotional distress.
Yet, despite wanting to do
what’s best for students’ health, many schools lack the necessary resources to
implement health and wellness practices that help students eat better and stay
physically active. That’s why Action
for Healthy Kids (AFHK) has announced
a new Parents for Healthy Kids grant just for parents for the 2018-2019 school year. The
grants, which are provided through funding from ALDI, are
designed for parents, caregivers and parent-groups (e.g. PTAs, PTOs) to lead
school-based physical activity and nutrition initiatives and to engage more
parents and family members in student and family health.
If you’ve ever thought of starting a school garden, getting kids to
eat more fruits and veggies at school lunch, or finding ways to ensure they get
more physical activity in and get the wiggles out during the school day so they
can better focus in class, then this grant opportunity is for you. If you can
think of a way to improve school and student health, AFHK can help you do it.
In addition to providing schools with needed funding (grants up to $1,000),
AFHK provides grantees with technical support and resources to activate their
grants successfully.
Parents can learn more and
apply for a grant by April 13, 2018 by visiting ParentsforHealthyKids.org/Grants. While you’re there, check out the resources to help you
get involved in school health, and sign up to receive news your family can use
to create a healthier school and home, today!
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