Governor's Commission for Women
The Governor's Commission for Women is a division of the Texas Governor's Office, designed to promote opportunities for Texas women through outreach, education, research and referral services. Visit their website for practical tips to prevent childhood obesity.
Healthy Kids Challenge
A nonprofit with the mission to use every day ways to guide schools, communities, and programs in creating solutions to help kids and families Connect Health And Needs, Get Excited (C.H.A.N.G.E).
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Seeks to enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research-based and experiential knowledge to members and the public.
Neighborhood Centers Inc.
A Houston based organization that brings resources, education and connection to underserved neighborhoods.
PE4life
Aspires for quality healthy living by supporting daily physical education and activity
Texas Round-Up
The Texas Round-Up is a statewide initiative that strives to improve the health of Texas through education and promotion of physical activity and healthy living.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
A foundation that strives to "help people help themselves" through grants and donations.
Resources for Kids, Teachers and Families
BAM Body and Mind
A CDC site with health information for kids and a teacher's corner too
Eat Smart Play Hard
Games, activities and information about physical activity and nutrition.
Healthy Kids Challenge
Use every day ways to guide schools, communities, and programs in creating solutions to help kids and families Connect Health And Needs, Get Excited (C.H.A.N.G.E).
Kidnetic
Healthy eating and active living information for tweens
Kids Health
A Nemours Foundation Website that provides award-winning family-friendly health information
PE Central
Website for health and physical education teachers, parents and kids
President's Challenge
Tips and ideas for kids, teens, adults, seniors, and educators to increase physical activity with an activity log that lets you track progress
Smart Mouth
Factoids, information and activities to build a healthy meal, learn about marketing and advertising, and much more...great for older kids!
The OrganWise Guys
Wellness Education Materials that are ideal vehicles for communicating health issues, inciting behavior change, and enlivening the education process for any age group.
VERB
A U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services-CDC site with active play ideas and tips for tweens
