Keeping students active before, during, and after school is essential to their growth. Not only has research shown that kids will have improved cardiorespiratory health, but activity also reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. If you're looking for structured programs to give your kids a boost, read on for information about this amazing partnership with the NFL. (And yes, it's for both boys AND girls!)

GENYOUth is an organization dedicated to creating healthier school communities. Since 2014, their partnership with the NFL has helped 13M students get active across the U.S. Their NFL Flag-In-School kits are now available for your school this spring. This kit is a great way to give students the opportunity to “Play 60” while introducing them to the fast-paced fun of NFL FLAG. 

Or, the NFL Flag experience is also available outside of the school environment as well.

This is a free program that your school (or you!) can get involved in! To learn more 👉 https://nflflag.com/coaches/default/school

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A unique project that brings joy to sick children is back this winter, and if you live in a climate with snow you'll want to read on. For the third year in a row, kids who are stuck in Children’s Hospital Colorado can draw their version of ‘a perfect snowman’ and their artwork is matched with volunteers who bring the snowmen drawings to life.

You can volunteer your time to build that snowman and send over photos or a video to brighten a child's day! This campaign runs through the end of March.

⛄️ For all the details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDdM1oS0c78WzBqJDSFJHOY8DPICfDlhFO0OAJOUu7r-wDEw/viewform

This campaign is a partnership between Generation Wild and Children's Hospital Colorado.

PS - If you live in a snow-free climate, consider tapping "Share" below to raise awareness for this compassionate and fun campaign.

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Practicing gratitude is a bit of an art form, and we likely all need a bit of a reminder to work on it. With a (free) request for a batch of Thank You notes, you can practice gratitude while helping children and teenagers access resources that they need to be successful.

"It (i.e., helping people become their best selves) makes the world a better place, and we want to help create a culture of kindness"......says retired entreprenuer Joe Santoro who started SELF. SELF has awarded over $90,000 in scholarships to young people.

So, go ahead and request your (free) Thank You cards. And, use them as you look for positive attitudes and kindness. Recognizing the good supports that behavior as time goes on.

For the details 👉 https://santorofoundation.org/thank-you-cards/