The winter months can be some of the laziest months of the year for young and old alike. Short days, long nights, cloudy skies, and cold weather become the recipe for laying around and vegging out. With the many activities consuming our lives during more conducive weather, it's easy to justify "resting" during the winter months. And we agree, to a point.

While rest is indeed necessary, for many kids video games, surfing the internet, and movie marathons become their "rest" of choice. Whether in front of the television, computer screen, or video game console, their movements are largely confined to their fingers and their eyes. So how do we increase our children's physical activity? The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion offers resources for all ages! Check out Move Your Way! for ideas and tools to encourage activity for kids and adults alike.

Some of the best ways to spend quality family time, have fun, and get moving are interactive games the entire family can play such as Twister or Throw Throw Avocado. The resulting fun and laughter will warm everyone up on a cold, dreary day.

Do you have a favorite game you enjoyed as a child? Be a good sport and give your kids the chance to beat you at your own game. The results will not only provide exercise, fun, and laughs, the memories will last a lifetime!

Coaches, do you struggle with getting your students involved in team sports? Project Play may have the tools you need to inspire those young people to discover their inner athletes.

If the students have the desire but their parents have misgivings or concerns, share Project Play's Parent Checklists with them. It's a proven fact that there are myriad lifetime benefits that flow to active youth. Share the graphic below to educate parents on the benefits of sports!

Building a Positive Culture

"A mountain of evidence now documents the physical, mental, social, emotional, cognitive, and academic benefits that flow to youth whose bodies are in motion. We also know communities thrive when they promote policies and develop infrastructure that encourage sport and recreation activity." Project Play

How do we afford our youth with these benefits and opportunities? Read the enlightening article by Mike Roberts, "The Critical Link between Athletics and School Culture" to learn more.

St. Sebastian

Have you ever wondered why so many kids choose St. Sebastian as their Confirmation Saint? Is it because of his example of courage and unshakeable faith? Following the example of St. Sebastian, kids can discover Read More...

Spread the Word

In our efforts to bring awareness and increased involvement to the 4HG movement, we ask that you forward this issue to your school parents as well as to anyone you think may be interested in learning more about 4HG. With a mission to create a healthy sports culture in our Catholic schools, we challenge teachers, coaches, parents, and Christians TO USE SPORTS TO GLORIFY GOD.

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COACHES! Do you need more swag for your athletes? If so, please contact the 4HG Team today and let us know what you need! Please send us your news, pictures, and 4HG events so we can include them in our newsletters! Email our office HERE!