Spring Has Sprung!
It is that time of year when the days getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and the flowers and trees begin to bloom! New beginnings are all around and for many of us it feels like the start of a new year.
With longer days there is more time to get outside to explore, exercise and play! Spring cleaning is also an activity we think of doing this time of year - “out with the old, and in with the new”! Whether you are spending more time outside or cleaning out closets, it is a good time to think about making healthy choices.
In Session 6 of both Kids’ Connection and Youth Connection the topic is Making Healthy Choices. This is a great time of year to focus on making healthy choices with the “extra” time we have. Since it is staying lighter longer, maybe consider taking a walk after school or work, or spend some time planting a new garden. How about cleaning out a few closets or the proverbial junk drawer? It is known that cleaning physical spaces helps clear the mind as well. Whether getting outside or getting organized we can focus on making healthy choices along the way.
Some of the key points in Session 6 are:
- Everyone makes choices every day.
- All our choices have consequences.
- The consequences of our choices can either be positive (healthy) or negative (unhealthy).
As you embrace the spring season and everything that comes along with it, be sure to think about the healthy choices you will be making and the role model you will be for those around you. Keep in mind this Major Message: I WILL make healthy choices which are good for my brain and body!
In this month’s Resource Connection you will find a seasonal activity, Spring Into Healthy Choices, to complete with your groups or at home. We hope you enjoy discussing positive ways to make healthy choices as you welcome in the spring season!
Happy Spring,
The Rainbow Days Training Team
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