Char
Graham
Char Graham is the owner of Happy Healthy Kids, which offers the KID-FIT physical education program to preschool age children through Kindergarten. Char loves working with children and is driven by their tireless energy and incredible ability to learn. She is passionate about health and wellness and has a strong desire to make a difference.
Char is a mother of 2, an AFPA Certified Children's Fitness Specialist, certified in CPR, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and a licensed KID-FIT instructor. Her goal is to positively impact the widespread issue of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in children. Char is also involved with Akron Children's Hospital and several local organizations that are working toward healthier communities. She is also a member of the NAEYC (National Association for Education of Young Children and OHPHERD (Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance).
Char's Healthy Tips
I am an advocate of the 5,2,1,0 daily recommendation, which promotes the following:
5 servings of fruits and vegetables
2 or less hours of screen time (TV, video games, computer chatting)
1 hour (minimum) of physical activity
0 sugary drinks (especially soda)
I have been striving to use the 5,2,1,0 approach with my boys since they were toddlers. At 6 and 4, they are healthy, energetic children, who know how to make good food choices, love being active to strengthen their heart and muscles and thrive on this well balanced, healthy approach to life.
I have also signed a pledge for the Surgeon General that states, I pledge to:
Be a role model by making healthy choices for myself.
Help children by physically active through everyday play and participation in sports.
Support children’s healthy eating habits.
I encourage everyone that has a relationship with a child to sign this pledge and make this commitment of leading by example. Please follow the link below to sign the pledge.