Marianne Weant Director of Health Programs, North Carolina PTA When we talked about featuring our advocacy priorities, this was the week I was looking forward to. When we’re talking about the health of children and advocacy, we’re talking about our shared history and we’ve come a long way. The Past PTA in North Carolina is nearly 100 years old, and I marvel at what we—what you—have accomplished in those years. 100 years ago, children often didn’t go to school. Children worked. They were breadwinners in their homes and workers in dangerous places in their communities. The earliest vaccinations were in

By Amy Kobos, Health and Wellness Promotor, Fayetteville When thinking about how to make your holidays healthier, nutrition and physical activity seem to be the focus.  But, your health is more than that.  You need to include other wellness dimensions, like mental health, interpersonal relationships, choice and critical thinking.  I know you’ve seen inspirational lists all over the internet which can be inspiring, but how many of these health tips do you actually practice? You can’t create behavioral change if you can’t explore the reasons why you aren’t implementing a healthier lifestyle, period. Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays particularly make us

Whether you’re a health professional, a mom wanting to make changes, or wondering what’s even going on, we can work together to make every school and child healthier! Join us for the next call on Thursday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. Register Today!