Archive of: Family News

	Title	Issue
	Are You Pouring on the Pounds? 6 Ways to Re-Think Your Drink! The Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) and Wellness Now are launching a new education campaign to promote awareness of the role of sugar-sweetened beverages in weight gain and related health problems. Oklahoma City-County Health Department	April 2012
	Tornado Tips for Motorists Each year, many Oklahoma motorists are unexpectedly caught in tornadic storms. AAA says there are important do’s and don’ts to be aware of should you be driving when a tornado warning is issued. AAA Oklahoma	April 2012
	Free Breakfast for Students in Grades 3rd-8th McDonald’s in Oklahoma Serves Free Wholesome Breakfast to Students 3rd to 8th Grades to Kick off Standardized Tests April 10.	April 2012
	Greening Your Family Our March Question of the Month asked our readers to share the activities they do to be eco-friendly. Some incorporate green living into everything they do and a few have yet to take the first steps.	April 2012
	Celebrate Made in Oklahoma Month with Recipes from Gov. Mary Fallin’s Kitchen April is Made in Oklahoma Month, and the Made in Oklahoma (MIO) Coalition is encouraging Oklahomans to support local companies and invest in Oklahoma’s economy in celebration of the month. Made in Oklahoma Coalition	April 2012
	April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Small, positive actions can make a difference in the life of a child. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages us to take action to raise safe, healthy, resilient children.	April 2012
	Health Officials Warn Parents about Risk of Salmonella from Pet Baby Birds Easter and the spring season is the time of year where chicks, ducklings, and other baby birds are given as gifts or put on display for children. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is warning Oklahomans of the risk of illness from handling baby birds. Oklahoma State Department of Health	March 2012
	Support the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Backpack Program Panera Bread is once again supporting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Backpack Program by donating a portion of sales from five menu items on Friday, March 30.	March 2012
	Win Free Registration to the Princess Run/Little Dude Dash The Princess Run is a frolicking, whimsical 1.2 mile run/walk/stroll event designed to delight girls 12 and under while encouraging a healthy and happy lifestyle. The Little Dude Dash is a “wicked cool” half-mile run/walk for boys. Proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army Central Oklahoma and The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club.	March 2012
	A Local Teen Reviews The Hunger Games Is your teen all excited about the Hunger Games movie? Are you curious about this popular book series? Here, a local teen gives her take on this pop culture phenomenon. Brette Deimund	March 2012