Keeping Kids Healthy and Active

At Dayton Children’s, we encourage healthy and active kids. We know that nutrition, exercise and the rising rate of childhood obesity are great concerns for parents. Use these tips to teach your family healthy habits for life!

Nutrition & Fitness

Nutrition and Fitness Features

Breakfast Basics
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for children that will be attending school. Make sure to give your kids the right fuel they need to get through the day!

Body Mass Index (BMI) Charts
Lately there has been a lot of talk about Body Mass Index (BMI). Learn what you need to know about this measurement and what it means to your child’s health.

Cold Winter Sports and Your Family
Looking forward to the snowy season and all it has to offer? Winter can be a great time to get outside and keep fit — for you and your family.

Kids and On-The-Go Nutrition
It would be great if the whole family could enjoy a breakfast of homemade whole-wheat pancakes and fresh berries, but that's not the reality in many households. Mornings can be a mad dash, with one or more family members grabbing something to eat on the way out the door — or worse, not eating anything at all.

FamilyWise with Dr. Ramey

Read Dr. Ramey's latest columns about helping families to be happy and healthy.

Kohl's A Minute for Kids

Pediatric health and safety information

Partners in Prevention

Learn more about our prevention programs

Stay Connected

Upcoming Events

A fun-filled event that features a morning mimosa social hour, silent auction, raffles, bake sale, champagne luncheon and live dollar auction.

TWIG 24 Heart and Hand Luncheon

Autism education sessions are designed to provide up to date information to parents of children affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Autism Education Session

Is your child riding safely? Get your child's car seat checked at one of Dayton Children's monthly car seat checks. Seats checked by appointment only. Call the Family Resource Center at 937-641-3700 for more information or to make an appointment.

Car Seat Safety Check