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“hate” material on the web, considerinstalling filtering or blocking software toprotect them from such sites.So when you rise and shine tomorrowmorning at the crack of dawn, rememberto slow down, allow some time for peace,take a moment to help your child withschoolwork, spend a few minutes ofquality time together as a family –and enjoy the power ofbalance in your life.A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Rena Kotik-Sandberg is a certified personal trainerand fitness coach. In addition to herpassion for health and fitness, Rena ison the staff of a national women’smagazine and also a freelance journalist.OPENINGYOUR CHILD’S MINDSometimes children can be reluctant to seek out new learningexperiences. Whether you’d like them to tag along to an art galleryor fumble around on the clarinet, the trick to getting them involvedcan be all in the approach.“Name That Tune” Play your child’s favorite melodies on the pianoand let them guess the song. After playing a few tunes, he or she may bewilling to plug away on the piano himself. If they learn one of their favoritepieces, they may be receptive to music instruction.Wider Horizons Visit www.kids.nationalgeographic.com with your child andexplore this interactive website that offers easy-to-understand explanations aboutmammals, sea creatures and even prehistoric animals. Play games, watch videosor participate in brain teasers. With so much interaction, your child will be beggingto learn more at a museum!Outside Adventures Explore outdoor sights on foot or bike, rather than givinga tour from your car. Buy gifts that promote movement such as a jump rope,bike or skateboard. Incorporate a sport at birthday parties or family gatherings,such as volleyball, badminton or soccer.If your child is still reluctant to try a new activity, “Don’t belittle them for notbeing adventurous or make them feel that they are losing out by not participatingin a particular activity,” warns Brian Nandy, YES Program Directorat Elizabeth High School – Jefferson House. “Encourage and acknowledgetheir interests no matter how often they may change. They aredeveloping their identity and self-image. It is critical that theysee themselves as intelligent, attractive, talented and kind.”RISE AND SHINE –AND DINE!We’ve all heard that “breakfast isthe most important meal of theday,” yet a reported 40 percent ofkids still skip that meal. Thinkpreparing breakfast takes up toomuch time? Think again. Here area few yummy eats that take lessthan five minutes to make:Lean, mean,pocket machineA lower calorie version of HotPockets, Lean Pockets offer twovarieties of breakfast sandwiches:Sausage, Egg and Cheese orBacon, Egg and Cheese in a satisfying140- calorie pastry crust.Pop in the microwave for oneminute and go.PB&BIt takes less time to smother atablespoon of peanut butter onhalf of a whole wheat bagel thanit does to brush your teeth. Popthis savory snack in a sandwichbag and send your child off togobble it up on the bus if he’s ina hurry.Go bananas!Throw a peeled orange, banana,and a cup of nonfat yogurt into ablender and your orange-bananabreakfast smoothie is ready to beslurped!Cheers for Cheerios!Who doesn’t love Cheerios?!Made of whole grains and onlytwo grams of sugar per serving,these crunchy little O’s arepacked with vitamins and minerals.Drizzle low-fat milk on topand the breakfast of champions isready to be served.FALL 2007 23