

A matter of perception: Are our kids "just right" when it comes to weight?
As health and wellness practitioners, we see kids of all shapes and sizes each day. And our job is to try to help them be healthy now and in the future. We face some challenges with this mission in mind, when parents and children alike don't recognize that there's a problem. A recent study reveals that the parents of overweight and obese children usually think their child's size "just right." Check out this article to see how frequently this is an issue. Meanwhile, we're g


We are looking for new HYR Super Stars!!!!
Healthy Youth Revolution (HYR) is preparing to kick off another awesome year for 2014-2015. We finished our first yearlong adventure in July...and it was amazing! We learned so much and laughed and played so much...it was one of the coolest experiences.....EVER! As we get ready to start up again, we need new kids and families. If your child is 9-14 years old and overweight or obese, you could be one of our HYR families. The intense program lasts a year and is an incredibl