Building Physical Literacy: 4-Week Basketball Learning Series for Your Child
By Raisa Riddhi, Community Health Leader Physical literacy is the ability, confidence, motivation, and understanding to engage in physical activities throughout one's life. It is an important building block that supports children in being active and can be developed in kids and teens by establishing an early foundation, ensuring they get enough physical activity each day, and teaching fundamental movement skills, such as balance, running, jumping, and throwing. Physical literacy includes a range of skills, such as motor skills, movement knowledge, physical fitness, and
March is National Nutrition Month
By Summer Hargreaves, RD, LD/N, CLC. Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County March is National Nutrition Month, and this year's theme, "Food Connects Us," underscores the essential role that food plays in building community bonds and promoting health. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plays a vital role in enhancing community health by providing essential nutritional support and education to low-income families. By providing access to nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals, WIC helps
Healthy St. Pete Presents Learn to Play: Shuffleboard for Kids
Rhenelle Navarro-McSween, Community Health Specialist Healthy St. Pete is excited to launch a brand-new fun and engaging program for the kids out there – the Learn to Play Series! This innovative 4-week workshop is designed to foster sport development and enhance physical literacy in a fun and dynamic way. For our first series, we will be learning how to play shuffleboard! Shuffleboard is a game that dates back centuries and has gained popularity worldwide for its blend of skill, strategy, and
Unplug and Play: Get Out and Get Healthy!
By Rhenelle Mc Sween-Navarro, Community Health Specialist In today’s fast-paced digital world, it is easy to get lost in our screens and social media. Although online content is a lot of fun, it is essential to balance our online time with outdoor activities to stay healthy and happy. Being outside is fun too! Let’s explore the many benefits of getting off our phones and getting active. The Importance of Physical Activity Physical activity can sound like a lot of work, especially if you’re
Mental Health Matters: Building Strong Foundations in Kids
Mental Health Matters: Building Strong Foundations in Kids By Rhenelle Mc Sween-Navarro, Community Health Program Specialist The physical well-being of children has always been given priority, but one extremely important factor that is often overlooked is mental well-being. Mental health in the world’s youth population is often forgotten, or it is thought that children do not suffer from adverse mental health issues as adults do. There are many contributing factors to a child’s mental health, so early detection and intervention is vital
Summer Food Service Program
The Summer Food Service Program has returned! The St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department has teamed up with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s Summer BreakSpot to offer FREE breakfast and/or lunch at City sites throughout St. Pete to anyone 18 years and younger. Whether your child is a participant in City summer camps, visiting the library, or at the Dell Holmes Splash Pad, they can enjoy a free meal with friends at one of the Summer Food locations. No registration required. Find
Healthy Kids @ Home – Pump It Up!
Youth enrolled in afterschool programming at the City of St. Petersburg recreation centers participate in Healthy Kids educational activities each month. Click here to view and print this activity sheet to join in the fun at home!
Healthy Kids @ Home – School Daze
Youth enrolled in afterschool programming at the City of St. Petersburg recreation centers participate in Healthy Kids educational activities each month. Click here to view and print this activity sheet to join in the fun at home!
Healthy Kids @ Home – Treat Yourself
Youth enrolled in afterschool programming at the City of St. Petersburg recreation centers participate in Healthy Kids educational activities each month. Click here to view and print this activity sheet to join in the fun at home!
Free Resources at School-Based Health Clinics
By: Brandon McIntosh, Health Educator, Florida Department of Health - Pinellas As a Health Educator for the School-Based Health Centers through the Department of Health in Pinellas County, I educate students about health and nutrition while working to promote healthy behaviors. My work also joins key stakeholders in working towards addressing the concerns of youth in Pinellas County. The School-Based Health Centers work to address barriers for students and families in Pinellas County. The goal of the School-Based Health Center program is