Physical Education with Imagination!
Stretch-n-Grow of Winston-Salem (and the Triad), North Carolina
Jennifer Hansel - Owner/Director
Welcome to Stretch-n-Grow of the Triad! This year marks our 16th year serving children, families, and child care centers!
We are passionate about helping children learn about fitness and building the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits!
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Why Is It so Important to Stay Hydrated?
We all know that we need to drink a set amount of water each day, but when it comes to teaching your kids you may not always have an answer to their questions of ‘Why’. Below are some great reasons from Stretch-n-Grow, Winston/Salem to share with your...The Importance of Fruit in Your Youngster's Diet
When it comes to the food choices that your children make, everybody knows that it’s better to make healthier choices, such as to choose fruit over sweets. However, despite how important this is, student’s just don’t like the idea. Below is a great...Improve Your Child's Health This Spring
When the time for spring cleaning comes around, it’s always our homes which get all of the attention. But what about you and your youngster's bodies? Below is a great post from Stretch-n-Grow, Winston/Salem, NC on giving your youngster’s body a spring...Does Your Youngster Resist Exercise?
There are some children who just can’t get enough of running around exercising. Then there are other children who much prefer to stay indoors and plant themselves on the couch all day. If the latter sounds like a scene in your home, below are some tips from...How to Encourage Healthy Sleeping Habits in Your Child
When it comes to a growing and healthy body and mind, every parent knows that the key is sleep. And as much as children enjoy sleeping in during the morning, it’s often because they struggle to drift off to sleep at night. If this sounds...Benefits to Stretching
Stretching gets a bit of a bad reputation because it isn't the most exciting activity. However, it is one of the most important. Stretch-n-Grow, Winston/Salem, NC has a post with some of the many benefits to stretching.- Sitting down all day watching the teacher write on...
Learn How Exercise Can Boost Your Child's Confidence Levels
If you remember anything about your schooling years, then you know that there were more than a few times where you felt like you have no confidence in yourself or your abilities. As you can likely remember, this probably stopped you from...Boost Your Child's Confidence With Exercise
If you remember anything about your schooling years then you know that there were more than a few times where you felt like you have no confidence in yourself or your abilities. As you can likely remember, this probably stopped you from enjoying some...Children Need to Learn When They Can Be Active
Most children are naturally active and curious. They are either fidgeting around or squirming in their seat when they have to stay still. However, if all that energy is not channeled correctly they can be labeled as trouble makers or hyperactive. On...Starting the New School Year with the Right Skills
Back-to-school season is here, and it can become pretty hectic time of year. Some children are going to a new school and even those that aren't will probably have to meet and greet new classmates, new teachers, and get used to a different...
About Stretch-n-Grow
Stretch-n-Grow is the world’s largest network of Certified Youth Fitness Professionals! We specialize in providing enrichment programs in schools that get kids' bodies AND minds moving with high quality, educational, FUN, and creative exercise experiences!
Stretch-n-Grow originated in Galveston, Texas in 1992 after an intense study that revealed alarming statistics concerning the health of America’s young children. Our founders set out on a mission to change this course of children’s lives everywhere, and we have since expanded to thousands of cities around the world and millions of children have participated in Stretch-n-Grow!
¨Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.¨ Proverbs 22:6