National Family Month

The United States Department of Mental Health has declared June as National Family Month. According to KidsPeace, a charity dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families and communities, National Family Month is an important step toward building a nation of confident kids as well as stronger and healthier families. Strong families share qualities like trust, communication, affection and enjoying their time together. For tips on building strong family bonds, visit these websites:

• http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/supporting/celebrate.cfm
• http://www.kidspeace.org/nationalfamilymonth.aspx

14th Annual Golf Invitational

Child & Family Center's 14th Annual Tee It Up Fore the Kids Golf Invitational will be held on Monday, June 4 at Robinson Ranch Golf Course. Sponsorships and player spots are still available at our website. Let's make this year a hole in one towards building healthy minds and families!

The Santa Clarita Century Ride & Expo

Child & Family Center is partnering with the Santa Clarita Velo Club in presenting the 4th annual Santa Clarita Century Ride & Expo on Saturday, April 7th, 2012. Come join us for the Family Fun Bike Ride. The ride begins at Westfield Valencia Town Center, in the parking lot on Citrus and Magic Mountain Pkwy. Registration for the leisurely 6-mile ride through Valencia Paseos begins at 9:30 am and the ride starts at 10:30. $10 per family includes snacks at rest stops and giveaways. Plus exhibitors, calypso band, bounce house, Easter Bunny and more!! Proceeds benefit Child & Family Center.


If you’re up to a more challenging ride, join the 25, 50 or 100 mile ride sponsored by the Santa Clarita Velo Club. For more information, visit http://santaclaritacentury.com/. It's a "Great Ride For a Great Cause!"

National Family Fit Lifestyle Month

Get the whole family up and active! Here are some ideas on how to get started:

• Make physical activity a part of your family's daily routine.
• Take family walks/hikes/bike rides.
• Limit the amount of time spent watching television or using other electronic devices.
• Go grocery shopping together and make sure to choose a wide variety of foods from each of the food groups.
• Cook together rather than eating out.
• Eat meals as a family.

Links:

• USDA Celebrates January with National Family Fit Lifestyle Month
• Make 2012 Your Healthiest Year Yet with the President's Council