Category Archives: Spiffy News

VEGGIE POWER TO THE RESCUE

It’s no new news that American youth are reaching concerning levels of inactivity and malnutrition. Spearheading the issue locally is Nancy Erlick, creator of “Once Upon a Farm,” an interactive program at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast that uses fruit- and vegetable-themed characters to inspire health. BY IKE CRUMPLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDSEY POTTER Day shift: Stare at computer screen. Evening shift: Park

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Corn Hole Board

Pictures and video of children having fun with the Corn Hole Board at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast.

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Pritikin’s Family Camp Program

Thank you so much for providing Pritikin’s Family Camp Program with the amazing Jump Rope & GO Bananas sets. The kids really enjoyed themselves while jumping rope and Dianne was great at leading them

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Let’s Move’s ‘Different Approach’ to Fighting Obesity

First Lady Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign is promoting giant carrots for kids to climb, instructing parents to park far away from stores to get more…

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The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast

My name is Tammy Calabria and I am the Executive Director of The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, located in Jensen Beach Florida. The mission of The Children’s Museum is to offer children and families a safe place to…

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Martin Memorial Pediatric Care

I am contacting you on behalf of Nancy Erlick and her unique “Once Upon A Farm” project. Her project address childhood obesity and promotes healthy lifestyles…

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NYU Medical Center

Mrs. Erlick has focused her attention on improving child health in general, emphasizing the critical importance of diet, exercise and awareness in addressing the growing problems of obesity among our young population…

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