Viz Kids: Resources
Did you know that there are several easy ways to keep your child healthy right here in Northeast Ohio?
ideastream and participating partners bring you Viz Kids - a health initiative providing children and families with simple tips for healthy living. Viz Kids is a multiple media effort which will spotlight programs and online sources related to fitness and nutrition for parents and caregivers.
Be healthy. Help your child become a Viz Kid!
By providing your child with healthy meals, encouraging physical activity and promoting a regular sleep schedule, you can help them prevent both childhood and adult diseases. Here are simple ways for you and your loved ones to develop and maintain lifelong healthy habits.
Childhood obesity is on the rise in the U.S. By incorporating regular exercise into your child’s life you can help combat this epidemic and instill a fitness routine that will benefit your child’s health for years to come.
Research shows that children who eat a nutritionally-balanced diet have more energy to think, play, and enjoy their day-to-day activities. Stay up-to-date with national nutrition requirements and learn ways to make healthy choices at home, at school and when dining out.
Consuming fast-foods causes rapid weight gain and can take a harmful toll on your child’s health, even into adulthood. Here are some kid-friendly and diet-friendly recipes and dining options the whole family can feel good about.
PBS KIDS
Do you have a child (ages 2 to 8) in your life who likes to play games? Introduce them to PBS KIDS Lab, a site that gives children the tools to learn about math while playing free, fun, and educational math games with PBS KIDS characters.
Here are some fun reading resources for children (ages 2 to 8) - kids can play reading readiness games. Parents can keep track of a child’s progress on PBS KIDS Island.
Lead your child to more games and learning fun for kids (ages 2 to 8) at PBS Go.
Children's Health Headlines
Katie Beckett Defied The Odds, Helped Other Disabled Kids Live Longer
Katie Beckett, 34, died Friday morning in the same hospital where she once made history.
A Dire Sign Of The Obesity Epidemic: Teen Diabetes Soaring, Study Finds
"This report really sounds the alarm," says one researcher.
CDC Cuts Lead-Poisoning Limit For Kids
Under the new standard, about 450,000 children would have lead poisoning that needs medical care.
FDA Delays Sunscreen Label Redo
To avert summer shortages, the agency has delayed changes to sunscreen labels.
Jobs And College Pose Big Challenges For Young People With Autism
The first two years after high school are particularly hard for people with autism, a study finds.
EVENTS
Educate!
Sign up now for the ivillage PBS KIDS summer reading challenge!
Educate!
Do you have a girl (ages ten and up) with talent? The Summer of Sisterhood, a free summer arts camp, is taking applications until June 8.
ONGOING PROGRAMS TO CONSIDER
WHAT: Ohio 4-H
CALL: 614.292.4444
WHAT: Girl Scouts of America
CALL: 800.852.4474
WHAT: Boy Scouts of America
CALL: 216.861.6060
WHAT: YMCA
CALL: 326.344.0095
WHAT: Just a Walk with a Doc
WHEN: Saturdays at 8 AM
WHERE: Beachwood Mall, Food Court Entrance
Beachwood, Ohio
CALL: 216.839.3064
WHAT: Free Yoga Class
WHEN: Saturdays
10 AM – 11:30 AM
WHERE: 224 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
CALL: 216.589.1111
(For kids ten and up, accompanied by an adult.)
WHAT: Pajama Party at the Library
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays
7 PM
WHERE: Lakewood Library
15425 Detroit Avenue
CALL: 216.226.8275 ext. 140
Register online first!
JUNE
Exercise/Educate!
WHAT: BAYarts Free Concert Series, Chris Allen
WHEN: Friday, June 8, 2012
Time: 7 to 9 PM
WHERE: 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140
CONTACT: or 440-871-6543 for cancellations due to weather.
Exercise/Educate!
WHAT: BAYarts Free Concert Series, Art and Music Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
WHERE: 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140
CONTACT: or 440-871-6543 for cancellations due to weather.
Exercise/Educate!
WHAT: BAYarts Free Concert Series, Joe Hunter Trio: Jazz
WHEN: Sunday, June 24, 2012
Time: 7 to 9 PM
WHERE: 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140
CONTACT: or 440-871-6543 for cancellations due to weather.
JULY
Exercise/Educate!
WHAT: BAYarts Free Concert Series, Rob Duskey and the Rounders
WHEN: Friday, July 6, 2012
Time: 7 to 9 PM
WHERE: 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140
CONTACT: or 440-871-6543 for cancellations due to weather.
Exercise/Educate!
WHAT: BAYarts Free Concert Series, Lost State of Franklin
WHEN: Sunday, July 22, 2012
Time 7 to 9 PM
WHERE: 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140
CONTACT: or 440-871-6543 for cancellations due to weather.
FARMERS MARKETS
WHAT: Akron General Farmers Market
WHEN: Tuesdays, 3-6 PM
WHERE: Akron General Health & Wellness Center-West, 4125 Medina Rd. West Akron.
CALL: 330.344.6376
WHAT: Shaker Square Market
WHEN: Saturdays
8 AM – NOON
WHERE: 13209 Shaker Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
CALL: 216.751.7656
WHAT: Crocker Park Market
WHEN: Saturdays
9 AM – 1 PM
WHERE: 159 Crocker Park Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
WHAT: Countryside Farmers’ Market
WHEN: Saturdays
9 AM – 12 NOON
WHERE: Indoor Winter Market at Old Trail School
2315 Ira Road, Akron, Ohio
CALL: 330.657.2542
WHAT: Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow
WHEN: Saturdays
9AM - NOON
WHERE: 4040 Riverview Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264
Funding for Viz Kids is provided by:
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1375 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
44115-1835
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