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Body Savvy

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  1. heart savvy
  2. body savvy
  3. character
  4. street savvy
  5. mission savvy

Kids with Heart Savvy are able to express the full range of their emotions appropriately and constructively. They are aware of how emotions impact their decisions & relationships and can navigate their emotional landscape.

Kids with Body Savvy know how to take care of their physical bodies. More so, they are sensitive to how their physical health can significantly impact their creativity, relationships, and outlook on life.

Kids with Character may look like anyone else. Only when faced with difficulties and decisions does this inner strength shine through. They handle discouragement like a pro, keep their word, value others and themselves, and don’t take themselves too seriously.

Kids with Street Savvy know how to interact with others in a positive way. They know where to go for help and resources, are reflective about trends that impact their world, and are keenly observant about themselves and others.

Kids with Mission Savvy are equipped to accomplish and enjoy the mission they’ve been given in life. Aware of how the world “out there” works and savvy with specific skills, kids can achieve their potential & find meaningful work for a lifetime.

Savvy Life Skill: Self-Image not Based on Appearances

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Submitted by tonychen on March 30, 2008 - 3:39pm.
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Does your son care more about getting the most recent Kobe sneakers than getting A's in school? Does your two-year-old reject her Gerber sweet potatoes because she is limiting her carbs? Would your daughter list Lindsay Lohen as a great American hero? Don't fret. Your children are normal. Kids are increasingly obsessed with looks, weight, clothes, exercise, sneakers, and celebrities. But...

Savvy Life Skill: Being Active for a Lifetime

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Submitted by tonychen on March 23, 2008 - 3:13pm.
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Has your son asked you to drive him to the next-door neighbor's house? Is Wii bowling your kids' idea of a good work-out? Does your daughter ask for TV munchies via a walkie-talkie? If you answered yes to any of these (or even if you didn't), you probably need to encourage your kids to get more exercise.

Savvy Life Skill: Rest

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Submitted by tonychen on March 23, 2008 - 3:06pm.
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Once upon a time, parents worried about their kids being out late at night getting into trouble. For many, those days are gone. Now, with volleyball practice, flute lessons, homework, play rehearsals, and the school newspaper, our kids can't find a place to schedule "Getting into Trouble" on their Blackberries. But our kids are also having trouble finding time to relax, sleep, and spend time with family and friends, and this busy lifestyle is beginning to take its toll.

Savvy Life Skill: Eating Right for a Lifetime

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Submitted by tonychen on March 17, 2008 - 8:31pm.
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Few doubt the benefits of healthy eating for kids. In the short term, a healthy diet improves behavior and performance in school, and in the long term, it decreases the risk of cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. This is why most parents fight the good fight: despite their kids' adamant protests, parents limit McDonalds, force-feed some vegetables, and restrict junk food before meals.