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Tag Archives: fitness

By Amanda McKeon
In this week’s round-up, we’re featuring stories on New York City’s new “Parent Academy,” the connection between jobs and education, and new exercise and activity guidelines for young children.
“Chancellor Unveils Long Awaited Parent Academy” (SchoolBook)
“Jobs Require More Education, Training: Achieve And Society for Human Resource Management Survey” (Huffington Post Education)
“Three Hours of Daily Exercise Recommended for Kids Under 6” (Parents Magazine)

By Reva Gaur
For our latest installment of recommended links, we’re featuring stories on health & fitness, advocacy for after-school and child care programs, free performing arts programs this week citywide, and the financial constraints of many NYC students on graduation day.
“New Study Links Exercise to Higher Pay” (Forbes)
“Children Ask Bloomberg to Restore Their Funds” (Epoch Times)
“Arts Watch: Summer Kicks Off with Make Music NY” (The Lo-Down)
“Too Poor For Their Own Graduation” (NY Times SchoolBook)

By Reva Gaur
We haven’t rounded up a bunch of “links we love” in awhile, and this week we’re pleased to share some good ones. From the proposed cuts to childcare programs across NYC, to ideas for teachers who want to incorporate Earth Day into their lesson plans, and much more!
“Budget Cuts May Ax Childcare Services in City’s Wealthy Areas” (NY Daily News)
“Food Pantries Swell at Passover” (Jewish Daily Forward)
“Stretching Exercises At Your Desk: 12 Simple Tips” (WebMD)
“Earth Day Ideas for the Classroom” (Morningside Center’s blog)

By Reva Gaur
Take a break from your busy Monday and check out an assortment of links we love, featuring a range of stories from Lower East Side photography to building a sense of community in the classroom:
“Creating Community Connects Kids” (NEA.org)
“How Exercise Fuels the Brain” (New York Times)
“5 Ways to Empower Children Against Bullying” (Parents Magazine)
“96-Year Old Photographer Rebecca Lepkoff Brings Lower East Side Back in Focus” (NY Daily News)

By Reva Gaur
Our latest round-up of links features a bunch of topics that we’re passionate about: preschools, science & technology education, fitness for busy New Yorkers, and a new national model for senior centers! Read on…
“Preschools Add Tech to the Curriculum” (Boston Globe)
“Senior Centers Evolve to Attract Boomers” (AARP) – featuring our own Center for Balanced Living!
“The Secret to A Good Commuter Workout” (Gothamist)

By Reva Gaur
What’s happened to physical education in NYC public schools? Answers to this and more in our weekly round-up of articles that are on our radar. January is coming to a close, and our cause of the month — fitness — is the recurring theme of our featured links this week:
“What’s Happened to P.E. in Schools?” (Inside Schools blog)
“Make Time for Exercise with Shorter Workouts” (About.com — recommended by our 14th Street Y experts!)
“Parks Department Helps New Yorkers Begin Eight-Week Fitness Challenge” (NY1)

By Reva Gaur
Happy Chinese New Year! This week’s round-up includes a listing of family-friendly events to celebrate the Year of the Dragon across NYC — plus a handful of stories covering our key issue areas, including after-school programs, older adult services, and fitness!
“Chinese New Year Events for NYC Kids” (Time Out Kids)
“City’s Cuts to After-School Programs Will Affect 27,000 Kids” (DNA Info)
“With Small Devices, Older New Yorkers Gain Independence and Peace of Mind” (New York Times)
“Six Tips to Keep the Weight Off” (Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s website)

By Reva Gaur (via 14th & 1st)
We’re about three weeks into 2012 already — how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? For those who might be stuck, particularly if your resolution involves getting healthy or losing weight, check out this very informative and thoughtful post on the 14th Street Y’s blog, which might serve as an inspiration!

By Reva Gaur
This week’s round-up covers early childhood education and parenting; fitness and new year’s resolutions; after school programs and budget cuts; and music in one of our neighborhoods, the East Village. Phew, that’s a lot!
“A Poverty Solution That Starts with A Hug” (New York Times)
“To Get Fit in 2012, Should You Begin with Eating or Exercise?” (AARP)
“NYC Youth Alliances Speaks Out Against Cuts” (NY Nonprofit Press)
“Jazz Still Jumps in the East Village, If You Know Where to Find It” (Local East Village)

By Reva Gaur
Happy New Year! To kick off 2012, we’re highlighting fitness as our cause of the month for January. Physical activity is essential for people of all ages, from the kids in our after school programs to the young adults at the 14th Street Y fitness center and the older adults at our Center for Balanced Living. Stay tuned to our Twitter and Facebook for updates on fitness facts, tips and info, all month long!
