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Sneaky fitness: Fun, foolproof ways to slip fitness into your child's everyday life

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Lapine, Missy Chase, Didio, Larysa. Philadelphia, PA: Running Press Book Publishers , 2009.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 420 LAP 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
New York Times bestselling author Missy Chase Lapine inspired legions of parents to “sneak” good food into their children’s meals with The Sneaky Chef. Now she extends her concept of “sneakiness” beyond the kitchen, by teaming up with fitness expert Larysa Didio to pro…
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Author
Lapine, Missy Chase
Didio, Larysa
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Running Press Book Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
paperback, 296 p.
Subject
Exercise
Fitness
Children's Health-Fitness
Abstract
New York Times bestselling author Missy Chase Lapine inspired legions of parents to “sneak” good food into their children’s meals with The Sneaky Chef. Now she extends her concept of “sneakiness” beyond the kitchen, by teaming up with fitness expert Larysa Didio to provide parents with “Sneaky Strategies” for fitting in more exercise and calorie-burning activities into their child’s daily routine.
Sneaky Fitness will include:
• Age-appropriate exercises and games to get any resistant little exerciser up and moving (with targeted chapters for preschoolers, grade-school kids, and ‘tweens)
• Tips on specific toys and games that encourage exercise
• More healthy (and sneaky) recipes for fueling newly-active kids
ISBN
9780762437955
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 420 LAP 2009

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Danger sédentarité: Vivre plus en bougeant plus

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Carre, Francois. Paris, France: Cherche-Midi [Le] , 2013.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GT 270 CAR 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
La sédentarité tue sans bruit. Les conclusions scientifiques le prouvent, ne pas pratiquer d'exercice physique favorise le développement de nombreuses pathologies au pronostic grave, telles que l'obésité, le diabète, les maladies cardio-vasculaires ou encore les troubles musculo-squelettiques.; Une…
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Alternate Title
[Danger sedentarite: Vivre plus en bougeant plus]
Author
Carre, Francois
Place of Publication
Paris, France
Publisher
Cherche-Midi [Le]
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Paperback, 194 p.
Subject
Older Adults-Fitness/Exercise
Exercise
Obesity
Weight Control
Abstract
La sédentarité tue sans bruit. Les conclusions scientifiques le prouvent, ne pas pratiquer d'exercice physique favorise le développement de nombreuses pathologies au pronostic grave, telles que l'obésité, le diabète, les maladies cardio-vasculaires ou encore les troubles musculo-squelettiques.
Une seule et simple thérapeutique préventive et curative aux multiples effets bénéfiques : bouger!
À travers six portraits d'hommes et de femmes, ce livre offre des conseils faciles à appliquer et adaptés à l'âge et au mode de vie.
ISBN
9782749135120
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GT 270 CAR 2013

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Sitting still like a frog: Mindfulness exercises for kids (and their parents)

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Snel, Eline. Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2013.
Material Type
Book
CD
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 220 SNE 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions.
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Author
Snel, Eline
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Softcover, 105 p.
61 min.
Subject
Meditation
Mindfulness
Exercise
Abstract
Simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions.
ISBN
9781611800586
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 220 SNE 2013

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Understanding getting active: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121281
Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BC 200 QUI 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening exercise in childhood and youth help the body. The Medikidz also explain how not exercising can harm the body.
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Author
Quigley, Columba
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 32 p.
Subject
Exercise
Children's Health-Fitness
Young Adults-Fitness
Aerobic Exercise
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening exercise in childhood and youth help the body. The Medikidz also explain how not exercising can harm the body.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BC 200 QUI 2018

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What'll I do with the Baby-o? : More than 350 rhymes and songs to use in play with babies and toddlers

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Cobb, Jane, Shoemaker, Katherine (ill.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Black Sheep Press , 2012.
Material Type
Book
CD
Call Number
GK 303 COB 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This selection of great rhymes, songs, and stories provides enough material to engage and delight babies throughout their first two years of development. All of the activities recommended encourage bonding, fun, and brain and emotional development that enriches parents? and babies? lives in ways th…
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What will I do with the baby-o? : More than 350 rhymes and songs to use in play with babies and toddlers
Author
Cobb, Jane
Shoemaker, Katherine (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Black Sheep Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
256 pages
Subject
Childhood literacy
Librarian Reference
Abstract
This selection of great rhymes, songs, and stories provides enough material to engage and delight babies throughout their first two years of development. All of the activities recommended encourage bonding, fun, and brain and emotional development that enriches parents? and babies? lives in ways that last a lifetime. This resource contains:
- useful chapters on a baby's brain, early language, and literacy development;
- program planning and presentation tips;
- 350 rhymes and songs arranged by type for easy access; and
- other resources and bibliographies for further reading.
ISBN
9780969866664
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Call Number
GK 303 COB 2012

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I'm a little teapot : Presenting preschool storytime

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Cobb, Jane, Lazicka, Magda (ill.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Black Sheep Press , 1996.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 303 COB 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This comprehensive resource to the best picture books, nonfiction, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, action rhymes, and craft ideas for preschool storytime is ideal for children's librarians, preschool and primary teachers, and parents. It contains references to 1,000 beloved books for children ages thr…
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Alternate Title
I am a little teapot : Presenting preschool story time
Author
Cobb, Jane
Lazicka, Magda (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Black Sheep Press
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
250 pages
Subject
Childhood literacy
Librarian Reference
Abstract
This comprehensive resource to the best picture books, nonfiction, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, action rhymes, and craft ideas for preschool storytime is ideal for children's librarians, preschool and primary teachers, and parents. It contains references to 1,000 beloved books for children ages three to five, along with the complete text for 500 action rhymes. Practical program planning and presentation tips, an extensive listing of further resources, and a first-line index to the rhymes provide invaluable solutions for an old dilemma?how to keep preschoolers' attention long enough to enjoy and make story-time worthwhile for all.
ISBN
9780969866602
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 303 COB 1996

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